Lotto 182 | An italic banded agate intaglio. Lyra.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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venerdì 12 novembre 2021 ore 15:00 (UTC +00:00)

An italic banded agate intaglio. Lyra.

An italic banded agate intaglio. Lyra.

2nd century B.C.
15x18x3 mm

The musical instrument is characterized by a case with a tortoise shell, from which hang some ornaments. Above, a butterfly, symbol of soul and elegance. Presence of globular elements. Beautiful variety of banded agate. Signs of wear.

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U.K. private collection