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 rock crystal microsculpture. Cicada.
A roman rock crystal microsculpture. Cicada.
1st-3rd century A.D.
Dim : 40 x 17 mm
The insect has an elongated body, with parallel or crossed grooves engraved for both body segments and wings. Big bulging eyes. Lack on one wing. Wear marks. Extremely clear and bright stone.
U.K. private collection, London.