Lot 95 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

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 carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

10 x 12 x 3 mm

In the center, two clasped hands in the dextrarum junctio, holding a kalathos containing two ears of corn and two poppy flowers. On the sides, two cornucopias each surmounted by a parrot with poppy flower. Allegorical emblem referring to good luck and abundance. Slight wear marks. Chipping on the edge.



U.K. private collection