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LOT 116:
A roman chalcedony intaglio. Serapis enthroned with Cerberus.
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A roman chalcedony intaglio. Serapis enthroned with Cerberus.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
9,5x12,5x3 mm
Representation of Serapis enthroned with Cerberus. The gem likely portrays the cult statue Serapis from Alexandria, attributed to 3rd century B.C sculptor, Bryaxis. The god is depicted seated, turned to the right, his right hand holding a long stick (or scepter). He wears the modius and a long chiton. In front of him, a star. At his feet the three-headed dog. This subject is also referred to Ade in the inferos. Groundline.
See the Statue of Serapis with Cerberus 59.148.38 Liverpool Museum.
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U.K. private collection
