Lot 72 | A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)

A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.

A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.

2nd century A.D.

8 x 10 x 2 mm

The hybrid composition is formed by a silenus mask with an elephant head terminal on the top (referred to the Africa); a young satyr mask and a bearded man mask. Apotropaic gem. Attractive vivid color of the stone.



U.K. private collection