Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
AN EASTERN ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A REVIVAL GOLD RING. HEAD OF JUPITER SERAPIS.
AN EASTERN ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A REVIVAL GOLD RING. HEAD OF JUPITER SERAPIS.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Stone 12x14 mm; int. size 18,5x19 mm; 13,50 gr
With lobed hoop, flatten within and surmounted by a large oval box setting with a twisted gold wire. The intaglio shows the god facing left, characterized by a long beard and hair adorned with a band and stylized triangular modius. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection