Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
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A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. PORTRAIT OF AUGUSTUS.
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. PORTRAIT OF AUGUSTUS.
1st century A.D.
11x15,5x4 mm
The laureated effigy of the emperor faces left. The portrait is characterized by decisive features that express strength and power, with deeply engraved anatomical volumes mirror polished. Beautiful vivid red colour. Wear marks.
Provenance: Formerly in the D.C. collection, London; acquired by an international french collector from the above in the early 2000s.