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Lot 303 - Auction 54

A roman, double-layer agate intaglio. Sleeping dog, with inscription. The animal, in its typical pose, with legs folded ... Read more
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900,00 GBP
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A roman, double-layer agate intaglio. Sleeping dog, with inscription. The animal, in its typical pose, with legs folded below, sleeps with its head lying on the paws and the long tail along the body, as a protection sign. At the bottom, the inscription in ancient greek: ΓPEΓOPI The meaning of this writing is to be referred to the warning: "Be awakeful!". For comparisons: M. Henig, The Content Cameos, p.26, n.47; p.27 n.48. 3rd - 4th century A.D.
11 x 11 x 3 mm

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