Auction web106
Nov 12, 2021
London, Italy

12 novembre 2021 alle 15:00 GMT (London Time)
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LOT 30:

A late roman two-layered agate cameo. Two doves.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x11x2 mm
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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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