LOT 30:
A late roman two-layered agate cameo. Two doves.
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A late roman two-layered agate cameo. Two doves.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x11x2 mm
The birds kissing each other are characterized by a rendering crossed pattern body (representing their feathers). Groundline also in relief. The use of the white layer of the stone to represents the purity and the peace in union, . Small chips on the edge.
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U.K. private collection
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