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 GRAND TOUR BLOODSTONE MAGICAL ENGRAVED SEAL SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. HAND USED IN THE WORSHIP OF SABAZIUS WITH ASTROLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES.
A GRAND TOUR BLOODSTONE MAGICAL ENGRAVED SEAL SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. HAND USED IN THE WORSHIP OF SABAZIUS WITH ASTROLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES.
19th century
Seal 12 x 14 x 3 mm ; 7,3 grs; int diam 20 mm
The hoop composed of two rounded wires saldered together and separating at the shoulders by a globule on each side. The large squared grooved box-setting is set with a bloodstone seal with a magical engraved design; the Sabazius worship hand with pine, crescent moon and eagle. On each side of the wrist, retrograde initials "A-E". Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an european gentleman, acquired on the art market