Lotto 271 | A postclassical agate cameo. Bust of a Julio-Claudian emperor.

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 postclassical agate cameo. Bust of a Julio-Claudian emperor.

A postclassical agate cameo. Bust of a Julio-Claudian emperor.

16th-18th century

14 x 18 x 4 mm

The emperor is facing right, with the laurel wreath on the head. The portrait, probably referable to Caligula, is inspired by ancient models. Wear marks.