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A roman banded agate intaglio. Sphinx. 2nd century A.D.10 x 11 x 2 mmThe mythological creature is facing left and characterized by a human ... Leggi tutto
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850,00 GBP
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A roman banded agate intaglio. Sphinx.

2nd century A.D.

10 x 11 x 2 mm

The mythological creature is facing left and characterized by a human head and a lion body with wings on its back. Presented, the lower body bent toward the floor, the sphinx shows an elegant posture that refering to the traditional classical greek representations. The wing feathers, the nose and the mouth details are rendered by short engraved lines. Groundline. Attractive variety of the stone.



U.K. private collection, London.
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