Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. TWO PORTRAITS.
A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. TWO PORTRAITS.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Stone 12,5x15 mm; int. Size 18x19 mm; 8,78 gr.
Two facing portraits, probably of spouses. To the left, a diademed and draped female bust. To the right, draped male bust. Beautiful variety of vivid green chalcedony characterized by a very convex profile. Missing on the edge. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection