Auction e-84 E-LIVE AUCTION 84 - GLYPTIC
By Bertolami Fine Art
Jun 20, 2020
London, Italy
jun 20 2020 - 3 pm BST (4 pm CEST)
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LOT 79:

A roman two-layers agate cameo. Bust of emperess.
First quarter of the 2nd century A.D.
8 x 11 x 3 mm ...


Start price:
£ 500
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€1,000
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Auction took place on Jun 20, 2020 at Bertolami Fine Art
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A roman two-layers agate cameo. Bust of emperess.
First quarter of the 2nd century A.D.
8 x 11 x 3 mm

The female figure is facing right, and characterized by a typical hairstyle, finely engraved referrable to the Antonine period. The physionomic features and hairstyle reminds the portraiture of Matidia-Vibia, Sabina or some close member of the imperial family. Slight chip on the nose and fragmentary edge. Ancient wear marks. Delicate execution with nice volume rendering. Rare.