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 RED JASPER MAGICAL INTAGLIO. ALLEGORICAL SCENE.
A ROMAN RED JASPER MAGICAL INTAGLIO. ALLEGORICAL SCENE.
2nd century A.D.
18 x 19 x 4,5 mm.
In the center a vase with the claws and legs of a crab, above two dolphins converge towards the vase; a shell between the two marine animals. On the sides, two palm fronds; below, a crescent moon. Very interesting fantastic subject, composed as an emblema, which can be compared to the gryllos category in some aspects. Certainly a good auspicious scene. Wear marks and small chips to the edge. Small natural lack of the stone behind.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.