Lotto 119 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Sphynx. 1st - 2nd century A.D.

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. Sphynx. 1st - 2nd century A.D.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Sphynx.


1st - 2nd century A.D.


The hybrid creature is winged and facing left, with the right paw raised slightly. Interesting rendering of anatomical details. Groundline. Wear marks. 


10x15 mm