LOT 112:
A roman silver pendant set with a carnelian intaglio. Priestress.
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Vendu pour: £300
Prix de départ:
£
300
Prix estimé :
£400 - £500
Commission de la maison de ventes: 26%
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A roman silver pendant set with a carnelian intaglio. Priestress.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x19x4 mm (pendant) ; 10x13x3 mm ; 2,2 grs
The female character is standing facing left, holding an offering plate in her right hand. She wears a long peplos, her hair pulled back in a bun with bands. Groundline. The mounting is composed of a silver plaque holding the intaglio, and a larger plaque with engraved ligns on the edge. On top, a silver gilded spherical bead pierced lenghtwise for suspension use. On the back, traces of oxydation and deposit.
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U.K. private collection
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