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 LATE ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO SET IN A OPENWORK GOLD RING. MALE PORTRAIT WITH INITIALS.
A LATE ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO SET IN A OPENWORK GOLD RING. MALE PORTRAIT WITH INITIALS.
Late 3rd- Early 4th century A.D.
Stone 13x17 mm; int. Size 17,5x22 mm; 14,69 gr.
With large hoop with elaborated openwork shoulders with floral and volutes patterns extanding on an oval bezel set with a nicolo intaglio depicting a male bust. The effigy is facing left with draped bust. The portrait is characterized by physionomical and anatomical details typical of Constantine era. The subject is possibly referable to a prince portrait. The four letters surrounding the portrait can be linked to his identity (to be identified). Very good overall condition, slight wear marks and deposits.
For a similar portrait see: J.SPIER, Late Antique and Early Christian Gems, n°15,16,22.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.