Lot 312 | A LARGE POSTCLASSICAL CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. TWO BUSTS WITH A SMALL NAISKOS.

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A LARGE POSTCLASSICAL CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. TWO BUSTS WITH A SMALL NAISKOS.

A LARGE POSTCLASSICAL CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. TWO BUSTS WITH A SMALL NAISKOS.

Probably 16th - 17th century

38x52x3 mm

On the left, bust of Zeus Serapis, on the right, bust of Isis; in the centre, a small naiskos with inside a tripod containing palm fronds. Below, Greek inscription. Revival of ancient models.Large stone. Small chip on the edge. Slight wear marks.

Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.