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A Roman carnelian intaglio

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Reference No. 36957M

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A Roman carnelian intaglio

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A Roman carnelian intaglio, the oval-shaped carnelian measuring approximately 2.1 x 1.4 cm, depicting an offeror holding an amphora in front of an idol of Apollo, circa 1st-2nd century A.D. rubover-set in a later yellow gold ring mount with an open back, bearing French gold mark for 18ct gold, circa 1840, finger size M½, the head measuring 2.7 x 2 cm, gross weight 13.3 grams.

1st – 2nd century A.D.

Stone 13×21 mm; int. Size 17×19 mm; 13,33 gr

A standing female figure faces left, making offerings to an idol on a column (probably Apollo holding a branch). The draped offerer holds a small amphora in her right hand and a small dish, probably a patera, in her left. Groundline. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

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A Roman carnelian intaglio, the oval-shaped carnelian measuring approximately 2.1 x 1.4 cm, depicting an offeror holding an amphora in front of an idol of Apollo, circa 1st-2nd century A.D. rubover-set in a later yellow gold ring mount with an ...

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