Lotto 187 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

2nd-3rd century A.D.
10x12x3 mm

In the center, two clasped hands in the dextrarum junctio, holding a kalathos containing two ears of corn and two poppy flowers. On the sides, two cornucopias each surmounted by a parrot with poppy flower. Allegorical emblem referring to good luck and abundance. Slight wear marks. Chipping on the edge.

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U.K. private collection