ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. JULIUS CAESAR.
A BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. JULIUS CAESAR.
18th century
Stone 15x18 mm; Int. Size 14x17 mm; 6,54 gr
The effigy of the dictator is turned to the left, with the bust draped in three-quarter view and the head in profile. Beautiful variety of Heliotrope, characterized by yellow and red inclusions. Georgian seal later converted into a ring.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.