Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman red jasper intaglio. Philosopher.
A roman red jasper intaglio. Philosopher.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio : 11 x 14 mm
The effigy is characterized by a thick hair and a long beard, slightly curved nose, marked cheekbone, tunicate bust. The gem, characterized by an attractive bright red color, is still set in its original metal (fragmentary) setting formed by an iron ring (broken) with a gold frame.
U.K private collection, London.