Lotto 267 | A postclcassical agate cameo. Bust of Silenus.

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 postclcassical agate cameo. Bust of Silenus.

A postclcassical agate cameo. Bust of Silenus.

16th - 17th century

11 x 16 x 6,5 mm

The bearded character is turned to the left, wearing the ivy crown. Wear marks and chippings on the edge. Probably an ancient cameo slightly reworked in postclassical times.