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A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO. BUST OF A BEARDED MAN.
A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO. BUST OF A BEARDED MAN.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
12x16x2 mm
Facing left and characterized by short hair, beard and moustache. The fronthead wrinkled, long arched eyebrow, lided eye and semi-opened mouth. The bust draped. Traces of patina and wear marks.
Provenance: Ex Sangiorgi collection, acquired in the late 19th-early 20th century ; Ex Christie's NY, 06/12/2007, lot 322. This lot is sold under temporary import status.