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A large carnelian intaglio signed Aspasios. Bust of Athena Parthenos., 18th century.

25 x 35 x 6 mm.

Bust of Athena Parthenos facing left. The effigy is certainly inspired by the famous ancient stone engraved with the same subject and signed by the roman gem engraver Aspasios (red jasper, Rome, Palazzo Massimo National Roman Museum). However, the physiog