London, Italy
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jun 20 2020 - 3 pm BST (4 pm CEST)
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LOT 45:
A large roman red jasper intaglio. Krater.
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Sold for: £1,010
Start price:
£
450
Estimated price :
€950
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A large roman red jasper intaglio. Krater.
1st century A.D.
15 x 19 x 3 mm
The large vase is ornated by a feet with three discs, a large grooved belly with two ornated registers, on the shoulder: dots, and floral ornament (laurel leaves). The neck is decorated with two characters facing each other in front of an altar. On top, a star. Large flared mouth. The scene probably represents a wedding or a votive ceremony between a man and a woman. Attractive dimension and vivid color of the stone. Slight chips and wear marks.
