Lot 179 | A LARGE ROMAN TWO LAYERED AGATE INTAGLIO. DOUBLE BUST PORTRAIT.

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A LARGE ROMAN TWO LAYERED AGATE INTAGLIO. DOUBLE BUST PORTRAIT.

A LARGE ROMAN TWO LAYERED AGATE INTAGLIO. DOUBLE BUST PORTRAIT.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

12x19x4 mm

To the left side a draped male bust, to the right the bust of Helios. The two characters look at each other. On the sides of each one, a stylized torch. Slight wear marks.

Provenance: U.K private collection