Lotto 149 - Web-Auction 106

Lotto 149

Glittica
A rare roman amethyst intaglio. Metamorphosis.
Aggiudicazione:
1.600,00 GBP
Numero offerte:
10

Offerte

Stato lotto:
Asta chiusa

Descrizione

A rare roman amethyst intaglio. Metamorphosis.

1st-2nd Century A.D.
9x12x4 mm

A male character, facing left, is depicted in the act of picking a bunch of grapes from the plant. This plant, characterized by leaves and bunches, ends in a gigantic bunch, from which the character surprisingly emerges. Below, a quadruped standing on the plant, presumably a dog or a feline (panther, symbol of Dionysios ?). This unusual  scene is apparently unique, probably referable to the Metamorphoses and the Dionysian context of intoxication and abundance. The stone is characterized by a vivid and luminous color. Very deep carved, despite its small size. Slight signs of wear. Very rare subject.


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U.K. private collection

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