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Lot 310 - Auction 54

A deep red carnelian intaglio. Bust of laureate emperor with spear (resemblance to Tiberius, ascribable to portraits ... Read more

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A deep red carnelian intaglio. Bust of laureate emperor with spear (resemblance to Tiberius, ascribable to portraits from the julio-claudian dinasty); the subject is depicted with his head in profile, and the mighty shoulders in three quarters. Mirror-finish polishing, light wear marks; stone of a remarkable gem quality, and notable size. Post-classical work. Circa 19th century.
20 x 24 x 3 mm

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