Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
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A ROMAN AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. THEATRICAL MASK.
A ROMAN AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. THEATRICAL MASK.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
Stone 10x13 mm; int. size 17x18 mm; 3,92 gr
The hoop expanding upwards in two sections and surmounting an oval grooved box-setting with a two-layered agate intaglio. Frontal theatrical mask. The face characterized by strong features, a long beard and hair and bulging eyes engraved with a circular line. Interesting type. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection