Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman nicolo intaglio. Zeus with the eagle.
A roman nicolo intaglio. Zeus with the eagle.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 3 mm
The deity is seated on a throne. With his right hand he holds the scepter, with his left he holds a patera. At his feet, the eagle. Groundline. Votive gem dedicated to the cult of Zeus, supreme ruler of Olympus. Interesting octagonal shape of the bezel. Wear marks.
U.K. private collection