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Lot 302 - Auction 107
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Description
A fine onyx cameo set in a gold ring. Conjoined busts of Pericles and Aspasia.
18th - 19th century.
Stone 23 x 28 mm; ring size 18 x 19mm; 11,20 gr.
The two busts are joined, facing to the left. In the foreground, the bearded and helmeted character, with his shoulders covered by a cloak, is identifiable with the athenian statesman Pericles. In the background, the bust of Aspasia. Wear marks and slight surface cracks in the stone. Interesting artistic use of the different colored layers of the agate.
Provenance: UK private collection.
18th - 19th century.
Stone 23 x 28 mm; ring size 18 x 19mm; 11,20 gr.
The two busts are joined, facing to the left. In the foreground, the bearded and helmeted character, with his shoulders covered by a cloak, is identifiable with the athenian statesman Pericles. In the background, the bust of Aspasia. Wear marks and slight surface cracks in the stone. Interesting artistic use of the different colored layers of the agate.
Provenance: UK private collection.
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