Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. CHIMERA.
A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. CHIMERA.
1st century B.C.
11x14x3 mm
The hybrid creature is composed of lion body, goat protome on back, snake tail. The beast walks by raising its right paw upwards. Groundline. Wear marks and minimal chips to the edge. Beautiful choice of the stone.
Provenance: U.K private collection