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 LARGE POSTCLASSICAL ROCK CRYSTAL INTAGLIO. HERM WITH TWO MASKS AND AN INSCRIPTION.
A LARGE POSTCLASSICAL ROCK CRYSTAL INTAGLIO. HERM WITH TWO MASKS AND AN INSCRIPTION.
19th century or later (?)
24x35x10 mm
An unusual large intaglio, originally a pierced bead and later cut in half. The convex front part is characterized by an allegorical composition with a herm in the center, two masks on the sides with two symbols underneath, and an inscription in the upper and lower part of the scene (to be identified). Probably an ancient amulet in rock crystal enriched with engraved details in a later period. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K private collection