Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
AN UNUSUAL EASTERN ROMAN TRIANGULAR GARNET INTAGLIO. BUCRANE HEAD.
AN UNUSUAL EASTERN ROMAN TRIANGULAR GARNET INTAGLIO. BUCRANE HEAD.
2nd century A.D.
10x13x3 mm
Bucrane in frontal view characterized by stylized garland and striated horns. Wear marks and light chips on the edge. Convex surface on the front but concave backside.Rare.
For similar iconography see: the serie of roman bronze appliques in Cabinet des Medailles, Paris. See also Cabinet des Medailles, Chandon.266; de Clercq.2496;
Pauvert.34
Provenance: This lot is sold under temporary import status.