Lot 40 | A roman agate intaglio. Antelope.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
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A roman agate intaglio. Antelope.

A roman agate intaglio. Antelope.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11x9x4 mm

The horned animal is facing left in front of a branch, his head raised up. Groundline. Traces of iron mounting on the edge. Wear marks on the surface of the stone and nice polishing of the engraving.

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U.K. private collection