Lotto 86 | A ROMAN AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. THEATRICAL MASK.

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venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)

A ROMAN AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. THEATRICAL MASK.

A ROMAN AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. THEATRICAL MASK.

1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.

Stone 10x13 mm; int. size 17x18 mm; 3,92 gr

The hoop expanding upwards in two sections and surmounting an oval grooved box-setting with a two-layered agate intaglio. Frontal theatrical mask. The face characterized by strong features, a long beard and hair and bulging eyes engraved with a circular line. Interesting type. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection