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Lot 71 - Auction 86

A rare roman garnet intaglio. Hybrid female creature. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.9 x 12 x 3 mmThe monstrous creature is formed by a human body ... Read more
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420,00 GBP
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A rare roman garnet intaglio. Hybrid female creature.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

9 x 12 x 3 mm

The monstrous creature is formed by a human body with bird legs, similar to the harpies (which are usually winged). The figure advances to the left, holding a purse for money with her right hand and a palm frond with her left. Apotropaic depiction referable to good luck. Attractive vivid color of the convex stone. Mirror polishing. Rare and unusual iconography.



U.K. private collection, London.
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