Bertolami Fine Art - Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place 1, W1S 1BU Londra
ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
venerdì 22 aprile 2022 ore 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Dextrarum Junctio. <br><br>2nd century A.D.
A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Dextrarum Junctio.
2nd century A.D.
The stone is engraved with two clasped hands (dextrarum junctio), with two cornucopiae, ear of corn, and poppy flower. In the center, emerging, a caduceus. Allegory of abundance and luck in union.
The gold mounting is massive with rounded hoop, and large oval bezel. Sign of use on the surface of the stone and wear marks on the surface of the mounting.
Stone 8 x 10 mm; ring size 20 x 23 mm; 4 gr.