Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES.
A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES.
2nd century A.D.
10x13x2 mm
The effigy is facing right, with a laureated head and a lion's skin tied around the neck. Probably an emperor in hero guise. Partially burnt stone. Slight wear marks.
Provenance: U.K private collection