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. Priapic scene.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Priapic scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 3 mm
The standing male character is turned to the left and is depicted in the act of worshipping a priapean phallic herm. Apotropaic and votive scene referable to the cult of Priapus. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.