Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman carnelian intaglio. Sphinx.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Sphinx.
2nd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 4 mm
The winged creature is turned on the left side with the body, turning back the head in three-quarters. Groundline. Unusual pose. Slight wear marks. Vivid color of the stone.
U.K private collection, London.