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Lot 82 - Auction 86

A roman amethyst intaglio. Eagle with prey.1st - 2nd century A.D.9 x 9 x 3 mmThe animal is facing right eviscerating a prey: with the claws ... Read more
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900,00 GBP
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A roman amethyst intaglio. Eagle with prey.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

9 x 9 x 3 mm

The animal is facing right eviscerating a prey: with the claws he holds the hare and with his beak he removes the bowels. The depiction is finely engraved on a bright light purple amethyst. Allegorical scene referring to the strenght and the victory.Little crack on the edge and slight wear marks.



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