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GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY
Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s., tue 8 July 2025
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A Restrung New Kingdom faience necklace with an engraved scarab.
Ca. 1200 B.C.
Formed by several faience cylindrical beads and a central pendant scarab. Suspension hoop (modern). On the back the scarab is engraved with hieroglyphs. Beautiful conservation., Scarab 10 x 15 x 5 mm, Max. leght 41 cm
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A Restrung New Kingdom faience necklace with an engraved scarab.
Ca. 1200 B.C.
Formed by several faience cylindrical beads and a central pendant scarab. Suspension hoop (modern). On the back the scarab is engraved with hieroglyphs. Beautiful conservation., Scarab 10 x 15 x 5 mm, Max. leght 41 cm
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A Bactrian agate "magical eye" bead.
Early 1st millenium B.C.
The long convex oval stone is a three-layers agate also call « eye bead » since the natural layers of the stone reminds an eye with apotropaic power.
Parallel: for a similar bead see Christie’s NY, December 6th 2007, lot 466, 22 x 38 x 13 mm.
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A Bactrian agate "magical eye" bead.
Early 1st millenium B.C.
The long convex oval stone is a three-layers agate also call « eye bead » since the natural layers of the stone reminds an eye with apotropaic power.
Parallel: for a similar bead see Christie’s NY, December 6th 2007, lot 466, 22 x 38 x 13 mm.
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A Western Asia carnelian stylized amulet.
Ca. 2nd Millennium B.C.
Pierced lenghtwise both sides and engraved with stylized geometrical pattern. Wear marks., 32 x 40 x 8 mm
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A Western Asia carnelian stylized amulet.
Ca. 2nd Millennium B.C.
Pierced lenghtwise both sides and engraved with stylized geometrical pattern. Wear marks., 32 x 40 x 8 mm
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A large black jasper Phoenician engraved scarab.
5th-4th century B.C. circa
Unusual fantastic creature formed by two symmetrical dromedary protomes (?), each facing in opposite directions. Dotted frame. Signs of wear. Interesting subject., 15 x 21 x 7 mm
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A large black jasper Phoenician engraved scarab.
5th-4th century B.C. circa
Unusual fantastic creature formed by two symmetrical dromedary protomes (?), each facing in opposite directions. Dotted frame. Signs of wear. Interesting subject., 15 x 21 x 7 mm
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An etruscan chalcedony intaglio. Hercules.
Late 4th - early 3rd century B.C.
Judging by the look of the back of the stone, it must have been an ancient scarab, then cut and flattened (probably due to an accident or a defect in the stone). Hercules with his club, collecting water from a fountain in an amphora. The hero is standing naked and turned left toward a source from which [..], 12x16x3 mm
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An etruscan chalcedony intaglio. Hercules.
Late 4th - early 3rd century B.C.
Judging by the look of the back of the stone, it must have been an ancient scarab, then cut and flattened (probably due to an accident or a defect in the stone). Hercules with his club, collecting water from a fountain in an amphora. The hero is standing naked and turned left toward a source from which [..], 12x16x3 mm
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A large italic obsidian intaglio. Boar.
BC
Large stone, chipped at the top. The animal has its typical massive build with globular incised details. Damaged but fascinating stone. Subject inspired by Greek and than by the Etruscan models, but slightly later. Wear marks., 20 x 26 x 5 mm
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A large italic obsidian intaglio. Boar.
BC
Large stone, chipped at the top. The animal has its typical massive build with globular incised details. Damaged but fascinating stone. Subject inspired by Greek and than by the Etruscan models, but slightly later. Wear marks., 20 x 26 x 5 mm
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An Italic banded agate intaglio. Allegorical emblema.
2nd-1st century B.C.
A bird on a rudder, with a sceptrum. Wear marks and ancient resize of the edge on the upper part., 7 x 12 x 2 mm
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An Italic banded agate intaglio. Allegorical emblema.
2nd-1st century B.C.
A bird on a rudder, with a sceptrum. Wear marks and ancient resize of the edge on the upper part., 7 x 12 x 2 mm
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A Roman late republican banded agate intaglio. Boar.
Late 1st century B.C.
A beautiful depiction of a wild boar running to the left. Unfortunately the gem is damaged, with a portion of the lower right stone (on the hind legs) broken and glued. Wear marks., 11 x 15 x 4 mm
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A Roman late republican banded agate intaglio. Boar.
Late 1st century B.C.
A beautiful depiction of a wild boar running to the left. Unfortunately the gem is damaged, with a portion of the lower right stone (on the hind legs) broken and glued. Wear marks., 11 x 15 x 4 mm
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An Italic banded agate intaglio. Hand holding two cornucopias.
2nd-1st century B.C.
The hand is holding two cornucopias, characterized by globular elements. Wear marks., 10 x 13 x 2,5 mm
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An Italic banded agate intaglio. Hand holding two cornucopias.
2nd-1st century B.C.
The hand is holding two cornucopias, characterized by globular elements. Wear marks., 10 x 13 x 2,5 mm
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A Roman banded agate intaglio. Allegorical emblema with a butterfly.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
Very fine and elegant allegorical emblem with a butterfly resting on an object to be identified (ampoule?). Slight wear marks., 8 x 10 x 2 mm.
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A Roman banded agate intaglio. Allegorical emblema with a butterfly.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
Very fine and elegant allegorical emblem with a butterfly resting on an object to be identified (ampoule?). Slight wear marks., 8 x 10 x 2 mm.
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A Roman cabochon carnelian intaglio. Female bust.
1st century B.C.
Possibly the bust of Artemis, with the quiver and the harrows on the shoulder. Use of globular elements. Wear marks., 11 x 15 x 5 mm
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A Roman cabochon carnelian intaglio. Female bust.
1st century B.C.
Possibly the bust of Artemis, with the quiver and the harrows on the shoulder. Use of globular elements. Wear marks., 11 x 15 x 5 mm
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A fine Roman republican carnelian intaglio. Head of Hermes.
Late 1st century B.C.
The deity wears the winged petasus, facing left, with his attributes. Behind the neck, the caduceus. In front, the coin purse. Particularly refined execution, with very small globular elements that date this work to the late republican age. Vivid red color and mirror polish. Splendid portrait of Mercury. [..], 12 x 15 x 3 mm.
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A fine Roman republican carnelian intaglio. Head of Hermes.
Late 1st century B.C.
The deity wears the winged petasus, facing left, with his attributes. Behind the neck, the caduceus. In front, the coin purse. Particularly refined execution, with very small globular elements that date this work to the late republican age. Vivid red color and mirror polish. Splendid portrait of Mercury. [..], 12 x 15 x 3 mm.
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An Italic agate intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
Magical -apotropaic composition of three theatrical masks: two are youthful and the third of Silenus. Slightly cabochon stone. Use of globular elements. Signs of wear., 12,5 x 13 x 3 mm
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An Italic agate intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
Magical -apotropaic composition of three theatrical masks: two are youthful and the third of Silenus. Slightly cabochon stone. Use of globular elements. Signs of wear., 12,5 x 13 x 3 mm
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A large Roman carnelian intaglio. Leda with the swan
Early 1st century A.D.
Beautiful depiction of Leda with the swan, inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. The figure is naked, sitting on the ground, on a drapery, half-reclining and with her elbow resting on a rock covered by the same cloth that she holds in her right hand. The swan approaches, spreading its wings, as a sign of [..], 18 x 22 x 3 mm
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A large Roman carnelian intaglio. Leda with the swan
Early 1st century A.D.
Beautiful depiction of Leda with the swan, inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. The figure is naked, sitting on the ground, on a drapery, half-reclining and with her elbow resting on a rock covered by the same cloth that she holds in her right hand. The swan approaches, spreading its wings, as a sign of [..], 18 x 22 x 3 mm
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A Roman agate intaglio. Canopus vase with a bust of Horus.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
A canopic jar in front of a bust of Horus. Egyptianizing subject. Damaged stone with a lack. Wear marks., 14 x 15 x 2 mm
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A Roman agate intaglio. Canopus vase with a bust of Horus.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
A canopic jar in front of a bust of Horus. Egyptianizing subject. Damaged stone with a lack. Wear marks., 14 x 15 x 2 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Griffin with deer.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The hunting scene consists of a winged griffin attacking a deer that has fallen to the ground. The composition is inspired by classical Greek models. Groundline. Slight wear marks, 13 x 18 x 6 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Griffin with deer.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The hunting scene consists of a winged griffin attacking a deer that has fallen to the ground. The composition is inspired by classical Greek models. Groundline. Slight wear marks, 13 x 18 x 6 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of an herm.
1st century A.D.
Refined bust of an herm of Dionios facing left, with an interesting monogram to be identified. Wear marks., 9 x 12 x 2 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of an herm.
1st century A.D.
Refined bust of an herm of Dionios facing left, with an interesting monogram to be identified. Wear marks., 9 x 12 x 2 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Athena.
1st-2nd century A.D.
The deity is standing, facing right, and holds a spear and shield. Beautiful color., 11 x 17 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Athena.
1st-2nd century A.D.
The deity is standing, facing right, and holds a spear and shield. Beautiful color., 11 x 17 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Eros on a lion.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The mighty feline walks to the right, carrying a winged erote on its back. The erote grabs the lion's mane to hold on. Groundline. Allegory of AMOR OMNIA VINCIT. Slight wear marks., 12 x 15 x 3 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Eros on a lion.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The mighty feline walks to the right, carrying a winged erote on its back. The erote grabs the lion's mane to hold on. Groundline. Allegory of AMOR OMNIA VINCIT. Slight wear marks., 12 x 15 x 3 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Bird on a scale.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A bird stands on a scale, symbol of the Harmony and of the Justice, allegory of Balance. Wear marks., 9,5 x 12 x 2 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Bird on a scale.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A bird stands on a scale, symbol of the Harmony and of the Justice, allegory of Balance. Wear marks., 9,5 x 12 x 2 mm.
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A lion attacks a bull, biting him on the shoulder and assaulting him from behind. The mighty quadruped folds his legs to the ground as a sign of defeat. Scene inspired by greek models., 10 x 12 x 2 mm.
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A lion attacks a bull, biting him on the shoulder and assaulting him from behind. The mighty quadruped folds his legs to the ground as a sign of defeat. Scene inspired by greek models., 10 x 12 x 2 mm.
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A Roman green chalcedony intaglio. Lion killing a boar.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A lion walks over a wild boar, after killing it. Nice vivid green color. Slight wear marks., 8,5 x 10 x 3 mm
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A Roman green chalcedony intaglio. Lion killing a boar.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A lion walks over a wild boar, after killing it. Nice vivid green color. Slight wear marks., 8,5 x 10 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Dog with prey.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Hunting scene composed of a dog biting a hare. Groundline. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks., 9,5 x 12 x 3 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Dog with prey.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Hunting scene composed of a dog biting a hare. Groundline. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks., 9,5 x 12 x 3 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Sphynx.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The hybrid creature is winged and facing left, with the right paw raised slightly. Interesting rendering of anatomical details. Groundline. Wear marks., 10x15 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Sphynx.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The hybrid creature is winged and facing left, with the right paw raised slightly. Interesting rendering of anatomical details. Groundline. Wear marks., 10x15 mm
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A Roman red jasper intaglio. Winged eros with rooster.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The scene shows a winged eros standing left toward a rooster and holding a laurel wreath. Groundline., 7x10x2 mm
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A Roman red jasper intaglio. Winged eros with rooster.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The scene shows a winged eros standing left toward a rooster and holding a laurel wreath. Groundline., 7x10x2 mm
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A lot of 2 Roman nicolo intaglios. Various subjects.
1st-2nd century A.D.
The smaller stone: head of an eagle. The larger one: an altar. Wear marks., Min. 7,5 x 9 x 2,5 mm; Max. 9 x 12 x 2 mm
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A lot of 2 Roman nicolo intaglios. Various subjects.
1st-2nd century A.D.
The smaller stone: head of an eagle. The larger one: an altar. Wear marks., Min. 7,5 x 9 x 2,5 mm; Max. 9 x 12 x 2 mm
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A Roman agate intaglio. Seagoat with astrological attributes.
1st century A.D.
The sea creature to the left, holding the globe in its paws. Above, a crescent moon; below, a star. Astrological stone. Traces of the ancient iron mounting. Wear marks., 10 x 12 x 4 mm.
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A Roman agate intaglio. Seagoat with astrological attributes.
1st century A.D.
The sea creature to the left, holding the globe in its paws. Above, a crescent moon; below, a star. Astrological stone. Traces of the ancient iron mounting. Wear marks., 10 x 12 x 4 mm.
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Mask.
1st century A.D.
Female theatrical mask facing left.Wear marks., 8 x 9,5 x 2,5 mm
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Mask.
1st century A.D.
Female theatrical mask facing left.Wear marks., 8 x 9,5 x 2,5 mm
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A roman lapis lazuli magical intaglio. Gorgona mask with torch
3rd century A.D.
Slightly three-quarters, almost frontal Gorgona mask. Eyes with engraved iris and winged head with snakes; below, a burning torch. Magical depiction for protective and apotropaic purposes. Rare combination of subject and material. Slight wear marks., 12x14x3 mm
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A roman lapis lazuli magical intaglio. Gorgona mask with torch
3rd century A.D.
Slightly three-quarters, almost frontal Gorgona mask. Eyes with engraved iris and winged head with snakes; below, a burning torch. Magical depiction for protective and apotropaic purposes. Rare combination of subject and material. Slight wear marks., 12x14x3 mm
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A Roman red jasper intaglio. Fight scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Two young characters fight in front of an altar. In the background, on the right, a tree; on the left, a winged erote raising a laurel wreath for the next winner. Groundline. Well composed scene. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks., 15x18x3 mm
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A Roman red jasper intaglio. Fight scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Two young characters fight in front of an altar. In the background, on the right, a tree; on the left, a winged erote raising a laurel wreath for the next winner. Groundline. Well composed scene. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks., 15x18x3 mm
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A Roman two-layered agate intaglio. Harpocrates.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The figure is standing, to the right. With his right hand he holds the cornucopia, symbol of abundance; the left hand is raised towards the face, in its typical gestures. The effigy, of magical and protective power, is engraved on a large, slightly caboch, 15x18x6 mm
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A Roman two-layered agate intaglio. Harpocrates.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The figure is standing, to the right. With his right hand he holds the cornucopia, symbol of abundance; the left hand is raised towards the face, in its typical gestures. The effigy, of magical and protective power, is engraved on a large, slightly caboch, 15x18x6 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Seated Zeus.
2nd century A.D.
The god is seated, facing right, holding a scepter in his right hand, and a globe in the left one. At his feet, on a column, an eagle. Groundline. Wear marks., 10x14x3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Seated Zeus.
2nd century A.D.
The god is seated, facing right, holding a scepter in his right hand, and a globe in the left one. At his feet, on a column, an eagle. Groundline. Wear marks., 10x14x3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Warrior.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The soldier advances to the right, with the frontal torso and the head turned back in profile. The figure is naked and protected by a shield and helmet. With his right hand he holds the spear; the sword is hung with a belt. Groundline. Typical pose inspir, 9x12x3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Warrior.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The soldier advances to the right, with the frontal torso and the head turned back in profile. The figure is naked and protected by a shield and helmet. With his right hand he holds the spear; the sword is hung with a belt. Groundline. Typical pose inspir, 9x12x3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Pantheistic goddess.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The pantheistic divinity is seated on a throne, facing right, with numerous attributes: she holds the cornucopia with the left hand, the rudder and the ears of corn with the right. The figure is winged, draped and helmeted. That combination symbolizes the, 9x13x4 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Pantheistic goddess.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The pantheistic divinity is seated on a throne, facing right, with numerous attributes: she holds the cornucopia with the left hand, the rudder and the ears of corn with the right. The figure is winged, draped and helmeted. That combination symbolizes the, 9x13x4 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Ganymede with the eagle.
2nd century A.D.
The young Ganymede is kidnapped by Zeus who turned into an eagle. The majestic bird of prey spreads its wings to ascend to Olympus, carrying the beautiful Ganymede who wears the phrygian cap. Slight wear marks., 9 x 12 x 4 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Ganymede with the eagle.
2nd century A.D.
The young Ganymede is kidnapped by Zeus who turned into an eagle. The majestic bird of prey spreads its wings to ascend to Olympus, carrying the beautiful Ganymede who wears the phrygian cap. Slight wear marks., 9 x 12 x 4 mm
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A Roman burnt agate intaglio. Mercury.
2nd century A.D.
The deity faces right. With his left hand he holds the purse with coins, with his right the caduceus. The surface of the stone is slightly burnt., 11 x 15 x 6 mm.
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A Roman burnt agate intaglio. Mercury.
2nd century A.D.
The deity faces right. With his left hand he holds the purse with coins, with his right the caduceus. The surface of the stone is slightly burnt., 11 x 15 x 6 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Mars.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The God is standing towards the right, holding the weapons . Slightly cabochon., 10 x 11 x 2 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Mars.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The God is standing towards the right, holding the weapons . Slightly cabochon., 10 x 11 x 2 mm
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A Roman red jasper intaglio. Menelaos and Patroclus.
2nd century A.D.
Inspired by the famous marble statuary group, Menelaus supports the dying body of Patroclus in battle. In the field, letters S-R-S. Beautiful composition., 10 x 14 x 2,5 mm
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A Roman red jasper intaglio. Menelaos and Patroclus.
2nd century A.D.
Inspired by the famous marble statuary group, Menelaus supports the dying body of Patroclus in battle. In the field, letters S-R-S. Beautiful composition., 10 x 14 x 2,5 mm
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A Roman magical carnelian intaglio. Serapis with foot and snake.
2nd century A.D.
Allegorical composition with a portrait of Serapis facing left, beneath a foot with an intertwined snake joining the god’s head. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. Chip on the edge.
See Cabinet des Médailles, inv. 58.2027, 7x10x3 mm
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A Roman magical carnelian intaglio. Serapis with foot and snake.
2nd century A.D.
Allegorical composition with a portrait of Serapis facing left, beneath a foot with an intertwined snake joining the god’s head. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. Chip on the edge.
See Cabinet des Médailles, inv. 58.2027, 7x10x3 mm
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A Roman agate intaglio. Bust of Zeus Serapis.
2nd century A.D.
The effigy faces right. Slight wear marks., 10 x 13 x 3 mm
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A Roman agate intaglio. Bust of Zeus Serapis.
2nd century A.D.
The effigy faces right. Slight wear marks., 10 x 13 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio.Nike.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A winged Victory rests her foot on the globe, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a laurel wreath in her left, symbols of triumph. Chipping. Wear marks., 10 x 12 x 2 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio.Nike.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A winged Victory rests her foot on the globe, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a laurel wreath in her left, symbols of triumph. Chipping. Wear marks., 10 x 12 x 2 mm.
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Artemis of Ephesus.
2nd century A.D.
The simulacrum is depicted in frontal view. Groundline. Slight wear marks., 9 x 13 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Artemis of Ephesus.
2nd century A.D.
The simulacrum is depicted in frontal view. Groundline. Slight wear marks., 9 x 13 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur.
2nd century A.D.
The mythological creature is facing left and holding a thyrsus., 10 x 12 x 3,5 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur.
2nd century A.D.
The mythological creature is facing left and holding a thyrsus., 10 x 12 x 3,5 mm
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Head of an Ephebe.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Head of a youthful ephebe facing left. Wear marks., 11 x 12 x 3 mm
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Head of an Ephebe.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Head of a youthful ephebe facing left. Wear marks., 11 x 12 x 3 mm
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A large Roman carnelian intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche with Nike.
2nd century A.D.
On the left, Fortuna-Tyche holding the rudder and the cornucopia, symbols of abundance; on the right, The flying Victory holding the laurel crown and the palm branch, symbols of triumph and eternity. Chipped fragmentary edge., 15 x 16 x 3 mm
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A large Roman carnelian intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche with Nike.
2nd century A.D.
On the left, Fortuna-Tyche holding the rudder and the cornucopia, symbols of abundance; on the right, The flying Victory holding the laurel crown and the palm branch, symbols of triumph and eternity. Chipped fragmentary edge., 15 x 16 x 3 mm
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A Roman agate intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The figure is standing, facing right. With her right hand she holds the cornucopia, with her left the rudder. On the head, a modius. Three-layered agate (magic eye). Slight wear marks with traces of heat., 11 x 14 x 5 mm.
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A Roman agate intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The figure is standing, facing right. With her right hand she holds the cornucopia, with her left the rudder. On the head, a modius. Three-layered agate (magic eye). Slight wear marks with traces of heat., 11 x 14 x 5 mm.
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Hermes.
2nd century A.D.
The deity is facing right, with the caduceus and the purse of money., 9 x 11,5 x 3,5 mm
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A Roman nicolo intaglio. Hermes.
2nd century A.D.
The deity is facing right, with the caduceus and the purse of money., 9 x 11,5 x 3,5 mm
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A Roman amethyste intaglio. Venus victrix.
1st century A.D.
The figure is draped, leans on a column with his right arm and holds a helmet with his left. Very light color., 9 x 12 x 6 mm
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A Roman amethyste intaglio. Venus victrix.
1st century A.D.
The figure is draped, leans on a column with his right arm and holds a helmet with his left. Very light color., 9 x 12 x 6 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Roma.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The helmated figure is seated towards left, holding the spear and the shield, with a snake. Fragmentary edge., 10 x 11,5 x 2 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Roma.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The helmated figure is seated towards left, holding the spear and the shield, with a snake. Fragmentary edge., 10 x 11,5 x 2 mm
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A Roman carnelian fragmentary intaglio. She-wolf with the twins.
2nd century A.D.
This fragment of stone shows the rear half of the animal and, at the bottom centre, a twin and a half of the other can be seen. Wear marks., 8 x 8,5 x 2,5 mm
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A Roman carnelian fragmentary intaglio. She-wolf with the twins.
2nd century A.D.
This fragment of stone shows the rear half of the animal and, at the bottom centre, a twin and a half of the other can be seen. Wear marks., 8 x 8,5 x 2,5 mm
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A Roman rectangular carnelian intaglio. Fountain.
1st century A.D.
An interesting scene of an internal courtyard, with a fountain that pours water into a basin; above the fountain, which is crossed by a palm branch, a sundial.Cfr. Furtwangler 1900, I, taf. XXIX.25, 7,5 x 10 x 2 mm
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A Roman rectangular carnelian intaglio. Fountain.
1st century A.D.
An interesting scene of an internal courtyard, with a fountain that pours water into a basin; above the fountain, which is crossed by a palm branch, a sundial.Cfr. Furtwangler 1900, I, taf. XXIX.25, 7,5 x 10 x 2 mm
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A Roman magical double sided bloodstone intaglio. A vase into an ouroboros with inscriptions.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
In the center, a crater, surrounded by an ouroboros, symbol of perpetual time. On the reverse, magical inscriptions., 10 x 14 x 3 mm
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A Roman magical double sided bloodstone intaglio. A vase into an ouroboros with inscriptions.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
In the center, a crater, surrounded by an ouroboros, symbol of perpetual time. On the reverse, magical inscriptions., 10 x 14 x 3 mm
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A Roman carnelian intaglio. Sea creatures.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A small octopus, a shrimp and a shell. Slight chip on the edge., 9 x 11 x 2 mm
53
A Roman carnelian intaglio. Sea creatures.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A small octopus, a shrimp and a shell. Slight chip on the edge., 9 x 11 x 2 mm
54
A lot of 2 carnelian Roman intaglios. Sea scenes.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A dolphin holding in his mouth a palm branch and a laurel wreath, small chip on the edge; a mouse riding a dolphing holding a sail filled by the wind, chip on the edge., 8 x 10 x 2 mm; 8 x 11 x 1,5 mm
54
A lot of 2 carnelian Roman intaglios. Sea scenes.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A dolphin holding in his mouth a palm branch and a laurel wreath, small chip on the edge; a mouse riding a dolphing holding a sail filled by the wind, chip on the edge., 8 x 10 x 2 mm; 8 x 11 x 1,5 mm
55
A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a silver ring. Three pigs.
1st-2nd century A.D.
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., Stone: 12 x 13 mm; 9.45 gr. US 14 3/4.
55
A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a silver ring. Three pigs.
1st-2nd century A.D.
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., Stone: 12 x 13 mm; 9.45 gr. US 14 3/4.
56
A lot of 2 Roman yellow jaspers intaglios. A crab and a scorpio.
2nd century A.D.
Two astrological signs. Scorpio has a chipped edge., 9 x 10,5 x 1,5 mm; 10 x 12,5 x 2,5 mm
56
A lot of 2 Roman yellow jaspers intaglios. A crab and a scorpio.
2nd century A.D.
Two astrological signs. Scorpio has a chipped edge., 9 x 10,5 x 1,5 mm; 10 x 12,5 x 2,5 mm
57
A large Sasanian carnelian intaglio. Pantheistic deity.
circa 4th-6th century A.D.
The male figure is naked and facing left, holding a bird in his right hand and a spear in his left; below, ears of wheat and a scorpion. Chips on the edge., 15 x 18 x 5 mm
57
A large Sasanian carnelian intaglio. Pantheistic deity.
circa 4th-6th century A.D.
The male figure is naked and facing left, holding a bird in his right hand and a spear in his left; below, ears of wheat and a scorpion. Chips on the edge., 15 x 18 x 5 mm
58
A lot of 2 Roman hardstone intaglios. Dextrarum Junctio.
1st-2nd century A.D.
One in carnelian and the other one in agate, both shows a dextrarum junctio, symbol of marriage or alliance. Wear marks., Min. 7,5 x 9 x 2 mm; Max. 8 x 9 x 2 mm
58
A lot of 2 Roman hardstone intaglios. Dextrarum Junctio.
1st-2nd century A.D.
One in carnelian and the other one in agate, both shows a dextrarum junctio, symbol of marriage or alliance. Wear marks., Min. 7,5 x 9 x 2 mm; Max. 8 x 9 x 2 mm
59
A Roman rock crystal intaglio. Fly.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The insect is seen from above and is engraved on a lenticular gem of beautiful brightness and transparency. Slight wear of marks., Diam. 12 x 4 mm.
59
A Roman rock crystal intaglio. Fly.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
The insect is seen from above and is engraved on a lenticular gem of beautiful brightness and transparency. Slight wear of marks., Diam. 12 x 4 mm.
60
A Roman banded agate intaglio. Centaur.
2nd century A.D.
A fine depiction of a bearded centaur, holding a laurel wreath in his left hand, and a branch in the right hand. The mythological creature is facing left. Beautiful banded stone charaterized by a progressive transition from dark to honey and transparent t, 11 x 14 x 2 mm.
60
A Roman banded agate intaglio. Centaur.
2nd century A.D.
A fine depiction of a bearded centaur, holding a laurel wreath in his left hand, and a branch in the right hand. The mythological creature is facing left. Beautiful banded stone charaterized by a progressive transition from dark to honey and transparent t, 11 x 14 x 2 mm.
61
A Roman garnet intaglio. Ant.
2nd century A.D.
Interesting allegorical stone with an ant and a symbol to identify, probably a stylized flower. Chips and missing parts. The gem is a pear-shaped cabochon, characterized by a beautiful intense color. Wear marks. , 10 x 15 x 4 mm
61
A Roman garnet intaglio. Ant.
2nd century A.D.
Interesting allegorical stone with an ant and a symbol to identify, probably a stylized flower. Chips and missing parts. The gem is a pear-shaped cabochon, characterized by a beautiful intense color. Wear marks. , 10 x 15 x 4 mm
62
A large Roman provoncial red jasper intaglio. Circus horse riding scene.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Probably from a provincial atelier (Gallia?), stylised circus race scene. Small chips on the edge and signs of wear., 15 x 20 x 4 mm
62
A large Roman provoncial red jasper intaglio. Circus horse riding scene.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Probably from a provincial atelier (Gallia?), stylised circus race scene. Small chips on the edge and signs of wear., 15 x 20 x 4 mm
63
A Roman gnostic red jasper magical cylindrical seal. Erotic scene.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
An unusual erotic scene of a magical and propitiatory nature. Slight wear marks., H. 18 mm
63
A Roman gnostic red jasper magical cylindrical seal. Erotic scene.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
An unusual erotic scene of a magical and propitiatory nature. Slight wear marks., H. 18 mm
64
A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century AD.
The hybrid creature is formed by a frontal mask and two others in profile; on the head, there is a fourth bearded mask facing upwards. The central mask is characterized by two pointed protuberances that start from the cheekbones and descend towards the chin, similar to the wings of an insect or fins [..], 7 x 10 x 2 mm
64
A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century AD.
The hybrid creature is formed by a frontal mask and two others in profile; on the head, there is a fourth bearded mask facing upwards. The central mask is characterized by two pointed protuberances that start from the cheekbones and descend towards the chin, similar to the wings of an insect or fins [..], 7 x 10 x 2 mm
65
A large Roman chalcedony intaglio. Bucolic scene.
2nd century A.D.
A goat stands on a rock to eat from a bush., 12 x 15 x 3,5 mm
65
A large Roman chalcedony intaglio. Bucolic scene.
2nd century A.D.
A goat stands on a rock to eat from a bush., 12 x 15 x 3,5 mm
66
A lot of 4 Roman hardstones intaglios.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
a carnelian with a seagoat; carnelian with male bust; carnalian with phallic herm; burnt carnelian with a dancing satyr., min. 6 x 8 x 2 mm - max. 10 x 12,5 x 3,5 mm
66
A lot of 4 Roman hardstones intaglios.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
a carnelian with a seagoat; carnelian with male bust; carnalian with phallic herm; burnt carnelian with a dancing satyr., min. 6 x 8 x 2 mm - max. 10 x 12,5 x 3,5 mm
67
Lot of 5 Roman carnelian intaglios. Various subjects.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Diana standing still with her doe; Fortuna with her attributes, standing still; male figure with attributes; Diana sat down with her doe. Chipped and fragmentary edge., min 10x9x3,5 - max 12x8,6x3,2 mm
67
Lot of 5 Roman carnelian intaglios. Various subjects.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Diana standing still with her doe; Fortuna with her attributes, standing still; male figure with attributes; Diana sat down with her doe. Chipped and fragmentary edge., min 10x9x3,5 - max 12x8,6x3,2 mm
68
Lot of 3 Roman carnelian intaglios.Various subjects.
2nd-3rd century
Faun with goat, SEC in the area; standing female figure holding a mask (Muse?); Hermes. Chipped and fragmentary edge., min 12x9x3 - max 15x10x4 mm
68
Lot of 3 Roman carnelian intaglios.Various subjects.
2nd-3rd century
Faun with goat, SEC in the area; standing female figure holding a mask (Muse?); Hermes. Chipped and fragmentary edge., min 12x9x3 - max 15x10x4 mm
69
Lot of 4 Roman carnelian intaglios. Various subjects.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Anadiomene Venus; Nemesis; armed Erote ; laurel wreath. Chipped and fragmentary edge., min 9x7x2 - max 12x9x4 mm
69
Lot of 4 Roman carnelian intaglios. Various subjects.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Anadiomene Venus; Nemesis; armed Erote ; laurel wreath. Chipped and fragmentary edge., min 9x7x2 - max 12x9x4 mm
70
A group of 3 intaglios. Various subjects.
3rd century A.D.
From left to right: A three-layered agate helmeted Minerva standing, turned right. A nicolo intaglio with portrait of Hercules turned right and wearing the lion skin. A banded agate intaglio with the bust of an hellenistic ruler turned right. Wear marks., Nicolo 12 x 15 x 2 mm; agate 11 x 13 x 2 mm; banded agate 11 x 16 x 2 mm.
70
A group of 3 intaglios. Various subjects.
3rd century A.D.
From left to right: A three-layered agate helmeted Minerva standing, turned right. A nicolo intaglio with portrait of Hercules turned right and wearing the lion skin. A banded agate intaglio with the bust of an hellenistic ruler turned right. Wear marks., Nicolo 12 x 15 x 2 mm; agate 11 x 13 x 2 mm; banded agate 11 x 16 x 2 mm.
71
A lot of 2 hardstones Roman intaglios. Deities.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A red jasper with Zeus holding a thunderbolt and a sceptrum; a carnelian with Artemis holding a weapon and a pray., 6,5 x 9 x 3 mm; 7 x 9 x 2,5 mm
71
A lot of 2 hardstones Roman intaglios. Deities.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
A red jasper with Zeus holding a thunderbolt and a sceptrum; a carnelian with Artemis holding a weapon and a pray., 6,5 x 9 x 3 mm; 7 x 9 x 2,5 mm
72
A lot of 15 hardstone intaglios. Various subjects.
1st-2nd century A.D. circa
An interesting group of various intaglios in red jasper, carnelian, agate, amethyst, lapis lazuli and variegated green jasper with deities, mythological scenes, heads, allegorical attributes and animals. Some chipping and missing edges. Light signs of wear., Min. 6,5 x 9 x 1,5 mm; Max. 13 x 16 x 3 mm
72
A lot of 15 hardstone intaglios. Various subjects.
1st-2nd century A.D. circa
An interesting group of various intaglios in red jasper, carnelian, agate, amethyst, lapis lazuli and variegated green jasper with deities, mythological scenes, heads, allegorical attributes and animals. Some chipping and missing edges. Light signs of wear., Min. 6,5 x 9 x 1,5 mm; Max. 13 x 16 x 3 mm
73
A lot of 50 hardstone intaglios. Various subjects.
1st-2nd century A.D. circa
A large group of various intaglios in red jasper, chalcedony, carnelian, agate, amethyst, lapis lazuli and variegated green jasper with deities, mythological scenes, heads, allegorical attributes and animals. Some chipping and missing edges. Light signs of wear., Min. 6 x 8 x 1,5 mm; Max. 13 x 15 x 2 mm
73
A lot of 50 hardstone intaglios. Various subjects.
1st-2nd century A.D. circa
A large group of various intaglios in red jasper, chalcedony, carnelian, agate, amethyst, lapis lazuli and variegated green jasper with deities, mythological scenes, heads, allegorical attributes and animals. Some chipping and missing edges. Light signs of wear., Min. 6 x 8 x 1,5 mm; Max. 13 x 15 x 2 mm
74
A Sasanian carnelian intaglio. Hybrid figure with attributes.
5th-6th century A.D. or later.
The body of a winged quadruped, the head is of a bearded human; at the top, a crescent moon with a star., 12 x 18 x 2 mm
74
A Sasanian carnelian intaglio. Hybrid figure with attributes.
5th-6th century A.D. or later.
The body of a winged quadruped, the head is of a bearded human; at the top, a crescent moon with a star., 12 x 18 x 2 mm
75
A Sasanian carnelian stamp seal. Woman with a flower.
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.
Ellipsoid shaped stamp-seal with high domed back and hole lenghtwise. On the flat base, a female character with a long dress, holding a flower. Wear marks., 12 x 16 mm
75
A Sasanian carnelian stamp seal. Woman with a flower.
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.
Ellipsoid shaped stamp-seal with high domed back and hole lenghtwise. On the flat base, a female character with a long dress, holding a flower. Wear marks., 12 x 16 mm
76
A Roman rock crystal amulet pendant. Cicada.
1st-2nd century A.D.
Horizontal through hole, for hanging as a pendant charm. Signs of wear and deposits., H. 26 mm
76
A Roman rock crystal amulet pendant. Cicada.
1st-2nd century A.D.
Horizontal through hole, for hanging as a pendant charm. Signs of wear and deposits., H. 26 mm
77
A Roman gold bracelet with six hardstones intaglios. Various subjects.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
From right to left: agate intaglio with male figure catching a big fish with a trident; carnelian intaglio with seated Zeus holding eagle, with attributes; green chalcedony intaglio with male head between a cornucopia and ear of wheat; carnelian intaglio, Stones min. 8 x 11 to max. 9 x 12 mm circa ; length. 190,5 mm; 27,18 gr
77
A Roman gold bracelet with six hardstones intaglios. Various subjects.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
From right to left: agate intaglio with male figure catching a big fish with a trident; carnelian intaglio with seated Zeus holding eagle, with attributes; green chalcedony intaglio with male head between a cornucopia and ear of wheat; carnelian intaglio, Stones min. 8 x 11 to max. 9 x 12 mm circa ; length. 190,5 mm; 27,18 gr
78
A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Apollo.
2nd century A.D.
The intaglio shows the portrait of a male character turned left. The youthful features and the hair ornament suggest it may be a representation of the god Apollo. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. The gold stick pin is composed of a large ov, intaglio 6x9 mm; overall 10x15 mm; length 70 mm; 3,58 gr.
78
A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Apollo.
2nd century A.D.
The intaglio shows the portrait of a male character turned left. The youthful features and the hair ornament suggest it may be a representation of the god Apollo. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. The gold stick pin is composed of a large ov, intaglio 6x9 mm; overall 10x15 mm; length 70 mm; 3,58 gr.
79
A Roman gold ring set with a nicolo intaglio. Head of Dyonisus.
2nd century A.D.
The hoop rounded without and flatten within with broadering shoulders and set with an oval nicolo intaglio. Head of Dionysos facing left. Wear marks and deposit., Stone 8 x 10 mm; gr 9,58; US 5,5
79
A Roman gold ring set with a nicolo intaglio. Head of Dyonisus.
2nd century A.D.
The hoop rounded without and flatten within with broadering shoulders and set with an oval nicolo intaglio. Head of Dionysos facing left. Wear marks and deposit., Stone 8 x 10 mm; gr 9,58; US 5,5
80
A Roman nicolo intaglio set in a later gold ring. Bonus Eventus.
2nd century A.D.
The personification of Bonus Eventus turns to the right, holding the patera and the ears of corn for votive rites. Slight wear marks., Stone 10 x 12 mm; 2,80 gr. Ring size 53.
80
A Roman nicolo intaglio set in a later gold ring. Bonus Eventus.
2nd century A.D.
The personification of Bonus Eventus turns to the right, holding the patera and the ears of corn for votive rites. Slight wear marks., Stone 10 x 12 mm; 2,80 gr. Ring size 53.
81
A small Roman agate intaglio set in a later gold ring. Fortuna-Tyche.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Fortune with rudder and cornucopia. Small loss in gold setting., Stone 7 x 8,5 mm; 1,38 gr. Ring size 57 circa.
81
A small Roman agate intaglio set in a later gold ring. Fortuna-Tyche.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Fortune with rudder and cornucopia. Small loss in gold setting., Stone 7 x 8,5 mm; 1,38 gr. Ring size 57 circa.
82
A Roman gold ring set with a red jasper intaglio. Hermes and Athena.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The hoop rounded without and flatten within is adorned on the shoulders with three gold elements forming grapes. The oval box setting contains a beautiful red jasper intaglio. Hermes on the ram is holding a caduceus and his purse. In front of him, Athena standing with the weapons. Groundline. Wear [..], Stone 10 x 14 mm; gr 7; US 9,5
82
A Roman gold ring set with a red jasper intaglio. Hermes and Athena.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The hoop rounded without and flatten within is adorned on the shoulders with three gold elements forming grapes. The oval box setting contains a beautiful red jasper intaglio. Hermes on the ram is holding a caduceus and his purse. In front of him, Athena standing with the weapons. Groundline. Wear [..], Stone 10 x 14 mm; gr 7; US 9,5
83
A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a later gold ring. Votive scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A standing, draped figure is depicted frontally, holding a votive offering dish (patera) in his left hand and a sceptre with an eagle perched on it in his right. On the sides, two stars, at the bottom, a candelabrum or incense burner (?) . Wear marks. The gem is mounted in a Georgian-era chiseled gold [..], Stone 11 x 16; gr 5,63; US 9
83
A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a later gold ring. Votive scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A standing, draped figure is depicted frontally, holding a votive offering dish (patera) in his left hand and a sceptre with an eagle perched on it in his right. On the sides, two stars, at the bottom, a candelabrum or incense burner (?) . Wear marks. The gem is mounted in a Georgian-era chiseled gold [..], Stone 11 x 16; gr 5,63; US 9
84
A Roman gold ring with a jasper intaglio. Menorah with attributes.
1st-2nd century A.D.
The hoop rounded without and flatten within with broadering shoulders ending on a high raised bezel and set with an oval variegated jasper intaglio. Menorah with attributes. Wear marks. Rare. For parallels: Jeffrey Spier, Late Antique and Early Christian gems, [..], Stone 13 x 15 mm; gr 6,43; US 9/9,5
84
A Roman gold ring with a jasper intaglio. Menorah with attributes.
1st-2nd century A.D.
The hoop rounded without and flatten within with broadering shoulders ending on a high raised bezel and set with an oval variegated jasper intaglio. Menorah with attributes. Wear marks. Rare. For parallels: Jeffrey Spier, Late Antique and Early Christian gems, [..], Stone 13 x 15 mm; gr 6,43; US 9/9,5
85
A Roman nicolo intaglio set in a iron and gold ring (restored with silver). Gorgona head.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Iron ring with gold bezel rim, damaged and missing, unwearable and restored internally with a silver lining. A nicolo engraved with the head of Gorgona is set in the center. Deposits, missing parts and signs of wear., Stone: 7 x 8 mm; 2,35 gr.
85
A Roman nicolo intaglio set in a iron and gold ring (restored with silver). Gorgona head.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Iron ring with gold bezel rim, damaged and missing, unwearable and restored internally with a silver lining. A nicolo engraved with the head of Gorgona is set in the center. Deposits, missing parts and signs of wear., Stone: 7 x 8 mm; 2,35 gr.
86
A fine Roman carnelian intaglio set in a modern gold ring. Portrait of the empress Sabina.
Mid 2nd century A.D.
An important roman carnelian intaglio depicting the portrait of Sabine, wife of the emperor Hadrien, 2nd century A.D.
This portrait recalls a series of her portraits with the same features; a long flexible neck springing from a chiton with undulating and shimmering folds, a youthful face, a majestic [..], Stone 16 x 20 x 4 mm circa; 10,30 gr. Ring size 57
86
A fine Roman carnelian intaglio set in a modern gold ring. Portrait of the empress Sabina.
Mid 2nd century A.D.
An important roman carnelian intaglio depicting the portrait of Sabine, wife of the emperor Hadrien, 2nd century A.D.
This portrait recalls a series of her portraits with the same features; a long flexible neck springing from a chiton with undulating and shimmering folds, a youthful face, a majestic [..], Stone 16 x 20 x 4 mm circa; 10,30 gr. Ring size 57
87
A Roman gold finger ring.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Smooth unengraved bezel. Deposits. Wear marks., 2,5 gr. US 2.5
87
A Roman gold finger ring.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Smooth unengraved bezel. Deposits. Wear marks., 2,5 gr. US 2.5
88
A Roman engraved gold finger ring with a palm branch
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Round bezel added above the ring, with a small engraved palmette. Wear marks., 3 gr. US 3 3/4
88
A Roman engraved gold finger ring with a palm branch
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Round bezel added above the ring, with a small engraved palmette. Wear marks., 3 gr. US 3 3/4
89
A rare Roman silver engraved seal. Male portrait
End of the 3rd- Beginning of the 4th century A.D.
The head is facing left, surrounded by the inscription LEONTI-VIVAS. The effigy is characterized by a short hairflow and a drawn beard, both referable to the imperial models of the late 3rd century A.D. (Massimino Daia, Costanzo Cloro, Massenzio). The inscription contains an auspicious meaning to Leontius. [..], Diam. 10 x 4 mm 2,64 grs
89
A rare Roman silver engraved seal. Male portrait
End of the 3rd- Beginning of the 4th century A.D.
The head is facing left, surrounded by the inscription LEONTI-VIVAS. The effigy is characterized by a short hairflow and a drawn beard, both referable to the imperial models of the late 3rd century A.D. (Massimino Daia, Costanzo Cloro, Massenzio). The inscription contains an auspicious meaning to Leontius. [..], Diam. 10 x 4 mm 2,64 grs
90
A large Late Roman red jasper intaglio. Emblematic scene with two victories.
3rd-4th century A.D.
Central symmetrical scene with two winged victories holding up a crown together, a shrub at the bottom. The model derives from the coin reverses of some 3rd century roman issues (for ex. Gordian III, Pisidia, Antioch). Very small chip on the edge., 15 x 18 x 4 mm
90
A large Late Roman red jasper intaglio. Emblematic scene with two victories.
3rd-4th century A.D.
Central symmetrical scene with two winged victories holding up a crown together, a shrub at the bottom. The model derives from the coin reverses of some 3rd century roman issues (for ex. Gordian III, Pisidia, Antioch). Very small chip on the edge., 15 x 18 x 4 mm
91
A large Frederician burnt agate intaglio. Imperial bust.
12th-13th century
Bust of a laureate Roman emperor facing left, from the Frederician Era. Wear marks. Rare., 19 x 23 x 3 mm
91
A large Frederician burnt agate intaglio. Imperial bust.
12th-13th century
Bust of a laureate Roman emperor facing left, from the Frederician Era. Wear marks. Rare., 19 x 23 x 3 mm
92
A Late Antique- Early Medieval agate cameo. Two figures.
Possibly 7th-10th century A.D.
A standing male figure is seen from behind, with his head in profile to the left, while holding a draped woman who waves her arms as if to free herself. Probably a mythical episode. Work carved on three-layered jasper. Traces of working tools., 18 x 22 x 5 mm
92
A Late Antique- Early Medieval agate cameo. Two figures.
Possibly 7th-10th century A.D.
A standing male figure is seen from behind, with his head in profile to the left, while holding a draped woman who waves her arms as if to free herself. Probably a mythical episode. Work carved on three-layered jasper. Traces of working tools., 18 x 22 x 5 mm
93
The Seal of the Emir 'Ammar. Tourmaline intaglio with Arabic inscription, set in a later gold pendant
ca. 10th century
Described as being made of Tourmaline stone (Rubellite - Madagascar ruby), engraved and originally set in a ring, it represents the seal of Emir 'Ammar who conquered Rametta under Al-Mu'izz. He became a high dignitary at the court of al-Aziz. He was entrusted with the caliph's son, al-Hakim, who was [..], 9 x 15; gr 2,38, 9 x 15; gr 2,38
93
The Seal of the Emir 'Ammar. Tourmaline intaglio with Arabic inscription, set in a later gold pendant [..]
ca. 10th century
Described as being made of Tourmaline stone (Rubellite - Madagascar ruby), engraved and originally set in a ring, it represents the seal of Emir 'Ammar who conquered Rametta under Al-Mu'izz. He became a high dignitary at the court of al-Aziz. He was entrusted with the caliph's son, al-Hakim, who was [..], 9 x 15; gr 2,38, 9 x 15; gr 2,38
Stone
94
A postclassical Near Eastern agate engraved scarab. Victory on a biga.
19th century or later.
Winged Victory leads a chariot drawn by two horses, to the right. The figure holds a whip in her left hand, and the reins in her right; behind, a star. Wear marks., 23 x 31 x 17 mm
94
A postclassical Near Eastern agate engraved scarab. Victory on a biga.
19th century or later.
Winged Victory leads a chariot drawn by two horses, to the right. The figure holds a whip in her left hand, and the reins in her right; behind, a star. Wear marks., 23 x 31 x 17 mm
95
An Egyptian Late Period rock crystal scaraboid engraved in a later period. Rural scene
Scarab 664-332 B.C- intaglio 20th century circa.
A naked male character is working among the plants with a tool. Wear marks and crack of the stone., 16 x 22 x 11 mm
95
An Egyptian Late Period rock crystal scaraboid engraved in a later period. Rural scene
Scarab 664-332 B.C- intaglio 20th century circa.
A naked male character is working among the plants with a tool. Wear marks and crack of the stone., 16 x 22 x 11 mm
96
A postclassical agate cameo. Vase.
19th century circa.
Shaped like a kantaros, with details of a human face on the belly of the container., 17 x 19 x 5 mm
96
A postclassical agate cameo. Vase.
19th century circa.
Shaped like a kantaros, with details of a human face on the belly of the container., 17 x 19 x 5 mm
97
A three-layered agate cameo set in a gold stick pin. Bust of Zeus.
17th - 18th century.
The deity faces right. The bearded figure is characterized by thick hair falling on the neck with long braids. Laurel wreath. Slight cracking on the surface and wear marks., Stone 13 x 18 mm; H. 61 mm; 4,24 gr.
97
A three-layered agate cameo set in a gold stick pin. Bust of Zeus.
17th - 18th century.
The deity faces right. The bearded figure is characterized by thick hair falling on the neck with long braids. Laurel wreath. Slight cracking on the surface and wear marks., Stone 13 x 18 mm; H. 61 mm; 4,24 gr.
98
A Postclassical bloodstone intaglio. Nero.
19th century or later.
The emperor is turned on the left side and wears the laurel wreath with the ribbons hanging down over the neck. The subject is specifically inspired from the emperor's portraiture after the Roman coinage. Wear marks., 14 x 19 x 3 mm
98
A Postclassical bloodstone intaglio. Nero.
19th century or later.
The emperor is turned on the left side and wears the laurel wreath with the ribbons hanging down over the neck. The subject is specifically inspired from the emperor's portraiture after the Roman coinage. Wear marks., 14 x 19 x 3 mm
99
A partially burnt agate intaglio. Erote on a chariot drawn by two goats.
18th - 19th century
The erote is standing on a small chariot, in the act of shaking the whip and holding two goats by the reins. Ground line and frame engraved around the scene. Slightly burnt stone surface. Slight wear marks., 15 x 20 x 2,5 mm
99
A partially burnt agate intaglio. Erote on a chariot drawn by two goats.
18th - 19th century
The erote is standing on a small chariot, in the act of shaking the whip and holding two goats by the reins. Ground line and frame engraved around the scene. Slightly burnt stone surface. Slight wear marks., 15 x 20 x 2,5 mm
100
A "magical eye" agate intaglio. Two figures with attributes.
18th century.
In the foreground, a naked female figure holding a scepter with snakes and a fluttering cloak; in the background, a naked, helmeted male figure advances with a spear. The male character wears military shoes (Mars?). Groundline. Allegorical scene., Diam. 20 mm circa x 6 mm.
100
A "magical eye" agate intaglio. Two figures with attributes.
18th century.
In the foreground, a naked female figure holding a scepter with snakes and a fluttering cloak; in the background, a naked, helmeted male figure advances with a spear. The male character wears military shoes (Mars?). Groundline. Allegorical scene., Diam. 20 mm circa x 6 mm.
101
A Late Renaissance nicolo intaglio. Female bust.
16th century or later
Female bust with elongated neck and braided hair, facing right, in typical Mannerist style., 10 x 14 x 2 mm
101
A Late Renaissance nicolo intaglio. Female bust.
16th century or later
Female bust with elongated neck and braided hair, facing right, in typical Mannerist style., 10 x 14 x 2 mm
102
A large Late Renaissance agate cameo set in a silver pendant. Bust of Athena.
End of 16th century- early 17th
The goddess is depicted with a three-quarter bust and an helmeted head in profile. She wears a sturdy armor with the gorgoneion. Her profile is marked, with sculptural features. The helmet shows a chiseled decoration with fantasy motifs on it. The cameo is partly damaged and restored frontally, in the [..], 32 x 37 mm; 18,70 gr.
102
A large Late Renaissance agate cameo set in a silver pendant. Bust of Athena.
End of 16th century- early 17th
The goddess is depicted with a three-quarter bust and an helmeted head in profile. She wears a sturdy armor with the gorgoneion. Her profile is marked, with sculptural features. The helmet shows a chiseled decoration with fantasy motifs on it. The cameo is partly damaged and restored frontally, in the [..], 32 x 37 mm; 18,70 gr.
103
A Late Renaissanace gold and black enamel ring set with a garnet.
Late 16th - Early 17th century
With a thin rounded ciseled enamel hoop, broadering to the shoulders and surmounted by a sqaured high box setting with ciseled enameled decoration. The bezel contains an ungraved tablet cut hessonite garnet. Metal distortions, enamel missing and wear marks. Possibly Eastern Europe., Stone 6 x 7 mm; gr 4,28; US 6,5
103
A Late Renaissanace gold and black enamel ring set with a garnet.
Late 16th - Early 17th century
With a thin rounded ciseled enamel hoop, broadering to the shoulders and surmounted by a sqaured high box setting with ciseled enameled decoration. The bezel contains an ungraved tablet cut hessonite garnet. Metal distortions, enamel missing and wear marks. Possibly Eastern Europe., Stone 6 x 7 mm; gr 4,28; US 6,5
Stone
104
A lot of 2 postclassical burnt agate intaglios. Various subjects.
17th century
A seated blacksmith forging weapons - A bust of an old man probably Socrates. Traces of burning / calcification on both. Wear marks., 20 x 4 mm; 18 x 20 x 3 mm
104
A lot of 2 postclassical burnt agate intaglios. Various subjects.
17th century
A seated blacksmith forging weapons - A bust of an old man probably Socrates. Traces of burning / calcification on both. Wear marks., 20 x 4 mm; 18 x 20 x 3 mm
105
A lot of 4 postclassical hardstone intaglios. Various subjects.
17th-18th century
A chalcedony with an head of Socrates; banded agate with a seated figure; large chalcedony with a male bust; quartz with a head of an elderly man. Wear marks., Min. 10 x 13 x 2,5 mm; Max. 21 x 26 x 2,5 mm
105
A lot of 4 postclassical hardstone intaglios. Various subjects.
17th-18th century
A chalcedony with an head of Socrates; banded agate with a seated figure; large chalcedony with a male bust; quartz with a head of an elderly man. Wear marks., Min. 10 x 13 x 2,5 mm; Max. 21 x 26 x 2,5 mm
106
A large agate intaglio set in a gold ring. Allegorical scene.
First half of 17th century.
The scene consists of two female figures. On the left, a draped figure holds his robe over a small burning urn in a votive attitude; on the right, a partially draped female figure holds a winged victory with a laurel wreath in her right hand. The scene se, Stone 23 x 27 mm; ring size 16 x 19 mm; 10,64 gr.
106
A large agate intaglio set in a gold ring. Allegorical scene.
First half of 17th century.
The scene consists of two female figures. On the left, a draped figure holds his robe over a small burning urn in a votive attitude; on the right, a partially draped female figure holds a winged victory with a laurel wreath in her right hand. The scene se, Stone 23 x 27 mm; ring size 16 x 19 mm; 10,64 gr.
107
A lot of 3 postclassical hardstone intagliios. Various subjects.
18th-19th century
Athena standing with weapons; bust of a young emperor; Mars on a crocodile. Wear marks., Min. 14 x 18 x 3 mm; Max. 13,5 x 19 x 5 mm
107
A lot of 3 postclassical hardstone intagliios. Various subjects.
18th-19th century
Athena standing with weapons; bust of a young emperor; Mars on a crocodile. Wear marks., Min. 14 x 18 x 3 mm; Max. 13,5 x 19 x 5 mm
108
A lot of 9 intaglios-cameos. Various subjects.
17th-18th century
Various bust-portraits intaglios on carnelian, agate and one on a beautiful lapislazuli; one cameo in three layers agate, the second one at the centre is damaged, with an additional layer on the back (doublette), possibly made of glass paste imitating the garnet. Chips and wear marks., Min. 9 x 11 x 2 mm; Max. 13 x 16 x 2 mm
108
A lot of 9 intaglios-cameos. Various subjects.
17th-18th century
Various bust-portraits intaglios on carnelian, agate and one on a beautiful lapislazuli; one cameo in three layers agate, the second one at the centre is damaged, with an additional layer on the back (doublette), possibly made of glass paste imitating the garnet. Chips and wear marks., Min. 9 x 11 x 2 mm; Max. 13 x 16 x 2 mm
109
Lot of 28 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Slight wear marks., Min. 13 x 16 x 4 mm; Max. 20 x 23 x 4 mm
109
Lot of 28 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Slight wear marks., Min. 13 x 16 x 4 mm; Max. 20 x 23 x 4 mm
110
A lot of 50 ancient and modern engraved gems. Various subjects.
3rd A.D. to 19th century.
Mixed group of intaglios and cameos, from the Roman Era to the modern postclassical production, depicting various subjects mainly in hardstone, then a minority in other materials including two in glass paste. Some edges chipped or missing. Wear marks., Min. 5 x 7 x 2,5 mm; max. 17 x 20 x 2,2 mm
110
A lot of 50 ancient and modern engraved gems. Various subjects.
3rd A.D. to 19th century.
Mixed group of intaglios and cameos, from the Roman Era to the modern postclassical production, depicting various subjects mainly in hardstone, then a minority in other materials including two in glass paste. Some edges chipped or missing. Wear marks., Min. 5 x 7 x 2,5 mm; max. 17 x 20 x 2,2 mm
111
Lot of 35 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Some edges chipped or missing. Slight wear marks., Min. 8 x 10 x 2 mm; max. 15 x 20 x 2,7 mm
111
Lot of 35 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Some edges chipped or missing. Slight wear marks., Min. 8 x 10 x 2 mm; max. 15 x 20 x 2,7 mm
112
Lot of 35 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Some edges chipped. Slight wear marks., Min. 8 x 10 x 3 mm; max. 10 x 15,5 x 2,5 mm
112
Lot of 35 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Some edges chipped. Slight wear marks., Min. 8 x 10 x 3 mm; max. 10 x 15,5 x 2,5 mm
113
Lot of 28 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Some edges chipped. Slight wear marks., Min. 13 x 16 x 3,5 mm; max. 17 x 22 x 4 mm
113
Lot of 28 postclassical carnelian and agate intaglios. Various bust portraits.
18th-19th century
Group of gems originally from seals, depicting various portraits. Some edges chipped. Slight wear marks., Min. 13 x 16 x 3,5 mm; max. 17 x 22 x 4 mm
114
A lot of 10 ancient and modern engraved gems. Various subjects.
3rd A.D. to 18th century.
This lot includes a bronze ring bezel engraved with a bust of Zeus Serapis (missing rod) and two unengraved carnelians; the rest of the gems are intaglios, some with missing or chipped parts, of various ages. Wear marks., Min. 6 x 8 x 1,2 mm; max. 12 x 15 x 3 mm
114
A lot of 10 ancient and modern engraved gems. Various subjects.
3rd A.D. to 18th century.
This lot includes a bronze ring bezel engraved with a bust of Zeus Serapis (missing rod) and two unengraved carnelians; the rest of the gems are intaglios, some with missing or chipped parts, of various ages. Wear marks., Min. 6 x 8 x 1,2 mm; max. 12 x 15 x 3 mm
115
Lot of 8 agate intaglios. Various subjects.
19th century
Philosopher draped bust; busts of bearded men wearing headgears with horizontal cording (and visor either). Minor chips., min 17,5x13x3 - max 23x17x3,6 mm
115
Lot of 8 agate intaglios. Various subjects.
19th century
Philosopher draped bust; busts of bearded men wearing headgears with horizontal cording (and visor either). Minor chips., min 17,5x13x3 - max 23x17x3,6 mm
116
Lot of 3 agate intaglios. Female veiled busts.
19th century
All the effigies are veiled and facing right. Wear marks., min 14x11x3,6 - max 15,5x11x3,5 mm
116
Lot of 3 agate intaglios. Female veiled busts.
19th century
All the effigies are veiled and facing right. Wear marks., min 14x11x3,6 - max 15,5x11x3,5 mm
117
Lot of 2 agate cameos. Female heads
18th century
The effigies are facing right. Chips on the edge. Wear marks., min 13x9,5x4,5 - max 14x10x5,4 mm
117
Lot of 2 agate cameos. Female heads
18th century
The effigies are facing right. Chips on the edge. Wear marks., min 13x9,5x4,5 - max 14x10x5,4 mm
118
Lot of 5 agate cameos. Female heads in profile.
17th-18th century.
Small chips on the edge and signs of wear., min 10x6x4 - max 12,5x8x7 mm
118
Lot of 5 agate cameos. Female heads in profile.
17th-18th century.
Small chips on the edge and signs of wear., min 10x6x4 - max 12,5x8x7 mm
119
Lot of 6 agate cameos. Various portraits.
17th- 18th century
Post classical works. Some edges are chipped or fragmentary., min 6,8x6x4 - max 13x9x3,5 mm
119
Lot of 6 agate cameos. Various portraits.
17th- 18th century
Post classical works. Some edges are chipped or fragmentary., min 6,8x6x4 - max 13x9x3,5 mm
120
A lot of 3 agate cameos. Moor heads.
17th-18th century
the cameo in the center is fragmentary, with the profile turned to the left. The other two look to the right., min 6x5x3 - max 11x9x4 mm
120
A lot of 3 agate cameos. Moor heads.
17th-18th century
the cameo in the center is fragmentary, with the profile turned to the left. The other two look to the right., min 6x5x3 - max 11x9x4 mm