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Lot 46 - Auction 86

A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Muse. 2nd century B.C.9 x 15 x 2 mmThe female figure is turned to the left and wears a long draped ... Read more

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A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Muse.

2nd century B.C.

9 x 15 x 2 mm

The female figure is turned to the left and wears a long draped dress. With her left hand she holds a frond, with her right hand a theatrical mask. The figure, probably identifiable with Thalia or Melpomene, contemplates the mask and rests a foot on a globe. Use of globular elements. Slight wear mask.



U.K. private collection, London.
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