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Lot 166 - Auction 54

A roman carnelian agate intaglio. Allegorical emblem. In the center there is a shield, upon which there is a female ... Read more
Price realized:
400,00 GBP
Bids:
5

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Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A roman carnelian agate intaglio. Allegorical emblem. In the center there is a shield, upon which there is a female owl; behind, we can spot a spear, diagonally positioned. At the sides, two fishes. Ground line. Apotropaical emblem, ascribable to Athena, and related to the maritime scope. Interesting iconography, ispired to models of greek coinage. Very detailed intaglio, considering the very small stone size. Presence of globular elements. 1st century B.C.
5 x 6,5 x 1,5 mm.

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