Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A POSTCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF THE EMPEROR HADRIAN.
A POSTCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF THE EMPEROR HADRIAN.
17th-18th century
Stone 18x24 mm; int. Size 21x22 mm; 17 gr.
Idealized portrait without laurel wreath of the Roman emperor Hadrian, facing right. The effigy is characterized by thick hair and a muscular neck. The cameo is mounted in a gold ring decorated with plant patterns.
Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.