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Lot 154 - Auction 107

A large concave roman amethyst intaglio. Silenus.
Estimate:
3.000,00/3.500,00 £
Starting price:
2.000,00 GBP
Price realized:
2.000,00 GBP
Bids:
1

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Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A large concave roman amethyst intaglio. Silenus.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

24 x 34 x 11 mm.

Unusual work, propably from a provincial eastern atelier. A muscular Silenus advances to the left, holding the thyrsus with his left hand and a cup with his right hand. The choice of the amethyst is to be connected to the Dionysiac theme. Large cabochon gem, engraved in the concave inner part. Wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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