Subasta 86 Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry
Por Bertolami Fine Art
9.12.20
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)., Italia

Wednesday dec 9 2020, 2 pm GMT (3 pm CEST)


Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)

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LOTE 71:

A rare roman garnet intaglio. Hybrid female creature.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

9 x 12 x ...

Vendido por: £420
Precio inicial:
£ 380
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€400 - €800
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A rare roman garnet intaglio. Hybrid female creature.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

9 x 12 x 3 mm

The monstrous creature is formed by a human body with bird legs, similar to the harpies (which are usually winged). The figure advances to the left, holding a purse for money with her right hand and a palm frond with her left. Apotropaic depiction referable to good luck. Attractive vivid color of the convex stone. Mirror polishing. Rare and unusual iconography.



U.K. private collection, London.