Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY Auction 346 GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY
Tuesday 8 July 2025 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A fine Roman republican carnelian intaglio. Head of Hermes.
A fine Roman republican carnelian intaglio. Head of Hermes.
The deity wears the winged petasus, facing left, with his attributes. Behind the neck, the caduceus. In front, the coin purse. Particularly refined execution, with very small globular elements that date this work to the late republican age. Vivid red color and mirror polish. Splendid portrait of Mercury. Slight wear marks Late 1st century B.C. 12 x 15 x 3 mm.