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 CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. ROOSTER HUNTING A SNAKE ON A VASE.
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. ROOSTER HUNTING A SNAKE ON A VASE.
1st-2nd century A.D.
Stone 6x7 mm; int. diam 16 mm; 4.82 gr.
The bird is facing left and takes a small snake out of a jug. Dotted frame. Hexagonal shape of the gem. Rare subject. Wear marks.
Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.