Lotto 236 | A RARE ROMAN EMERALD INTAGLIO. MODIUS EMBLEMA.

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

A RARE ROMAN EMERALD INTAGLIO. MODIUS EMBLEMA.

A RARE ROMAN EMERALD INTAGLIO. MODIUS EMBLEMA.

Early 1st century AD.

8 x 10 x 3 mm

Modius containing caduceus and two poppy flowers, with scales above. Below, the inscription AVG. The allegorical emblem, clearly from the Augustan context, is engraved on a beautiful, slightly squared green light emerald. Wear marks. Rare.

Provenance: U.K private collection from the british art market.