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Da Bertolami Fine Art
22.4.22
Londra, Italia
22 aprile 2022 ore 15:00 CEST (14:00 BST)
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LOTTO 154:

A large concave roman amethyst intaglio. Silenus.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

24 x 34 x 11 ...

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A large concave roman amethyst intaglio. Silenus.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

24 x 34 x 11 mm.

Unusual work, propably from a provincial eastern atelier. A muscular Silenus advances to the left, holding the thyrsus with his left hand and a cup with his right hand. The choice of the amethyst is to be connected to the Dionysiac theme. Large cabochon gem, engraved in the concave inner part. Wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.