Asta Bidspirit | A fine roman carnelian intaglio.

A fine roman carnelian intaglio. Perseus with Medusa head. 1st century B.C. 15 x 21 x 0,4 mm. The hero is standing, with his body slightly out of three quarters, in a slight torsion, his head facing left. The body is naked. With his right hand he holds a sword, with his left the severed head of medusa; with his forearms he holds a cloak, which hangs elegantly behind. The anatomical details are engraved with technical skill. Use of globular elements. Late Italic period - early Republican. Very fine style. Attractive stone color. Wear marks. Parallel: C. Gasparri, Le Gemme Farnese, p. 122 n. 183. Provenance: UK private collection.