Lotto 279 | A large agate cameo set in a silver frame. Bust of the emperor Hadrian. 17th - 18th century.

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 large agate cameo set in a silver frame. Bust of the emperor Hadrian. 17th - 18th century.

A large agate cameo set in a silver frame. Bust of the emperor Hadrian.


17th - 18th century.


Exceptionally large italian agate cameo, probably 17th century, depicting the draped bust of the roman emperor Hadrian, facing left. Probably removed from a larger object (casket?). Beautiful variety of agate, from a brownish honey tone to the transparent tone. 


42 x 53 x 12 mm; 21,95 gr.