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 BERYL INTAGLIO. DOLPHIN.
A ROMAN BERYL INTAGLIO. DOLPHIN.
1st century B.C - 1st century A.D.
12 x 15 x 4,5 mm
The sea creature swims to the left. Use of globular elements. Fine execution and extraordinary variety of bright light bluish beryl, that goes beautifully with the subject, which seems to be swimming in sea water. Truncated cone profile of the gem. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.