Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A PTOLEMAIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF YOUTH WITH PHRYGIAN CAP.
A PTOLEMAIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF YOUTH WITH PHRYGIAN CAP.
2nd-1st century B.C.
14,5x16x4 mm
The male character is shown from behind, his head in profile facing left upward. He is characterized by a laureated Phrygian cap. The features of the face shown a large almond eye straight nose and semi-opened lips with proturding chin. His musculature is raised by strong shoulders covered by a cloak. The effigy can probably be identified with Paris. Chips and loss on the edge. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.