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 AMETHYST INTAGLIO. CRESCENT MOON WITH A STAR.
A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. CRESCENT MOON WITH A STAR.
1st century B.C - 1st century A.D.
12 x 12 x 6 mm.
Above a crescent sun, below a star, according to a less common variant. Square-shaped intaglio with convex back, for greater the brightness of the stone. Beautiful deep purple vivid color. Slight wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.