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A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a silver ring. Three pigs., 1st-2nd century A.D.
Stone: 12 x 13 mm; 9.45 gr. US 14 3/4.
Bucolic scene with three pigs mating near a bush. Groundline. The metal is crystallized. Wear marks. This scene can be considered an erotic scene between animals, much loved by the Romans.
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GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY
Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s., tue 8 July 2025
SINGLE SESSION 08/07/2025 Hours 14:00