Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman carnelian intaglio. Dextrarum junctio with letters.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Dextrarum junctio with letters.
1st century B.C. - 2nd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 2 mm
Two clasped hands, holding one ear of corn, a poppy flower and a branch; above the hands, the letter F-I (probably, FIDELITAS). Allegorical emblema referable to a marriage with auspicious of abundance and good luck. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection