Lotto 228 | A late roman carnelian intaglio. Christological emblem.

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 late roman carnelian intaglio. Christological emblem.

A late roman carnelian intaglio. Christological emblem.

3rd - 4th century A.D.

13 x 12,5 x 4 mm

The emblem is composed by an anchor and a fish. Traces of the iron ring mounting. Allegory of salvation and hope. Deep red color of the stone. Rare.



U.K private collection