Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
venerdì 12 novembre 2021 ore 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A late roman two-layered agate cameo. Two doves.
A late roman two-layered agate cameo. Two doves.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x11x2 mm
The birds kissing each other are characterized by a rendering crossed pattern body (representing their feathers). Groundline also in relief. The use of the white layer of the stone to represents the purity and the peace in union, . Small chips on the edge.
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U.K. private collection