Los Nr. 64 - Auction 107

Los Nr. 64

Glyptics
A large roman italic banded agate intaglio. Venus with a column.
Schätzpreis:
1.000,00/2.000,00 £
Ausrufpreis:
800,00 GBP
Ergebnis:
1.600,00 GBP
Gebote:
9

Gebote

Status:
geschl. Auktion

Beschreibung

A large roman italic banded agate intaglio. Venus with a column.

2nd century B.C.

15 x 21 x 1,5 mm.

Very fine depiction of Venus, near a column, holding a sword (attribute of Mars). The figure is viewed from behind, slightly in three-quarters. The back and butt are uncovered, while the legs are draped. The architectural element can also refer to a funerary symbolism (monument of a warrior), therefore a votive and commemorative scene of lamentation. Extraordinary agate cut, characterized by a white V-shaped inclusion that follows the composition of the scene. Presence of globular elements typical of italian production. Very fine specimen.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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