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 AGATE INTAGLIO. BIRD ON A LYRE WITH A MOUSE ON ITS BEACK.
A ROMAN CARNELIAN AGATE INTAGLIO. BIRD ON A LYRE WITH A MOUSE ON ITS BEACK.
1st century A.D.
14 x 18 x 4 mm.
A raven to the right above a lyre holds a mouse by the tail in its beak. The bird and the musical instrument refer to Apollo. Interesting allegorical scene. Refined execution and beautiful variety of stone characterized by a darker red band in the center, horizontally. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market