Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman nicolo intaglio. Male portrait.
A roman nicolo intaglio. Male portrait.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10,5 x 12 x 2 mm
The male character's face is turned to the left, and has a thick beard. The work is not finished.
Rare example of carving in progress, where traces of engraving tools are visible.
Attractive color of the stone.
U.K private collection