Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A LATE ROMAN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. HELMETED BUST.
A LATE ROMAN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. HELMETED BUST.
3rd - 4th century A.D.
Stone 13x19 mm; int. Size 18,5x19 mm; 16,33 gr
The effigy, turned to the right, is wearing the chlamys, showing a naked shoulder. The stone has been vigorously engraved in high relief, with a clear detachment of the figure from the field. Probably Athena, or a soldier. Some chippings and small lacks. Wear marks.
See: Martin Henig, The Content Cameos, p. 76 n.137.
Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.