GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY

A Roman red jasper intaglio. Winged eros with rooster. The scene shows a winged eros standing left toward a rooster and holding a laurel wreath. Groundline. 1st - 2nd century A.D. 7x10x2 mm

A lot of 2 Roman nicolo intaglios. Various subjects. The smaller stone: head of an eagle. The larger one: an altar. Wear marks. 1st-2nd century A.D. Min. 7,5 x 9 x 2,5 mm; Max. 9 x 12 x 2 mm

A Roman agate intaglio. Seagoat with astrological attributes. The sea creature to the left, holding the globe in its paws. Above, a crescent moon; below, a star. Astrological stone. Traces of the ancient iron mounting. Wear marks. 1st century A.D. 10 x 12 x 4 mm.

A Roman nicolo intaglio. Mask. Female theatrical mask facing left.Wear marks. 1st century A.D. 8 x 9,5 x 2,5 mm

A roman lapis lazuli magical intaglio. Gorgona mask with torch Slightly three-quarters, almost frontal Gorgona mask. Eyes with engraved iris and winged head with snakes; below, a burning torch. Magical depiction for protective and apotropaic purposes. Rare combination of subject and material. Slight wear marks. 3rd century A.D. 12x14x3 mm

A Roman red jasper intaglio. Fight scene. Two young characters fight in front of an altar. In the background, on the right, a tree; on the left, a winged erote raising a laurel wreath for the next winner. Groundline. Well composed scene. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 15x18x3 mm

A Roman two-layered agate intaglio. Harpocrates. The figure is standing, to the right. With his right hand he holds the cornucopia, symbol of abundance; the left hand is raised towards the face, in its typical gestures. The effigy, of magical and protective power, is engraved on a large, slightly caboch 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 15x18x6 mm

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Seated Zeus. The god is seated, facing right, holding a scepter in his right hand, and a globe in the left one. At his feet, on a column, an eagle. Groundline. Wear marks. 2nd century A.D. 10x14x3 mm

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Warrior. The soldier advances to the right, with the frontal torso and the head turned back in profile. The figure is naked and protected by a shield and helmet. With his right hand he holds the spear; the sword is hung with a belt. Groundline. Typical pose inspir 1st - 2nd century A.D. 9x12x3 mm

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Pantheistic goddess. The pantheistic divinity is seated on a throne, facing right, with numerous attributes: she holds the cornucopia with the left hand, the rudder and the ears of corn with the right. The figure is winged, draped and helmeted. That combination symbolizes the 1st - 2nd century A.D. 9x13x4 mm

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Ganymede with the eagle. The young Ganymede is kidnapped by Zeus who turned into an eagle. The majestic bird of prey spreads its wings to ascend to Olympus, carrying the beautiful Ganymede who wears the phrygian cap. Slight wear marks. 2nd century A.D. 9 x 12 x 4 mm

A Roman burnt agate intaglio. Mercury. The deity faces right. With his left hand he holds the purse with coins, with his right the caduceus. The surface of the stone is slightly burnt. 2nd century A.D. 11 x 15 x 6 mm.

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Mars. The God is standing towards the right, holding the weapons . Slightly cabochon. 1st - 2nd century A.D. 10 x 11 x 2 mm

A Roman red jasper intaglio. Menelaos and Patroclus. Inspired by the famous marble statuary group, Menelaus supports the dying body of Patroclus in battle. In the field, letters S-R-S. Beautiful composition. 2nd century A.D. 10 x 14 x 2,5 mm

A Roman magical carnelian intaglio. Serapis with foot and snake. Allegorical composition with a portrait of Serapis facing left, beneath a foot with an intertwined snake joining the god’s head. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. Chip on the edge. See Cabinet des Médailles, inv. 58.2027 2nd century A.D. 7x10x3 mm

A Roman agate intaglio. Bust of Zeus Serapis. The effigy faces right. Slight wear marks. 2nd century A.D. 10 x 13 x 3 mm

A Roman carnelian intaglio.Nike. A winged Victory rests her foot on the globe, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a laurel wreath in her left, symbols of triumph. Chipping. Wear marks. 1st - 2nd century A.D. 10 x 12 x 2 mm.

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Artemis of Ephesus. The simulacrum is depicted in frontal view. Groundline. Slight wear marks. 2nd century A.D. 9 x 13 x 3 mm

A Roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur. The mythological creature is facing left and holding a thyrsus. 2nd century A.D. 10 x 12 x 3,5 mm

A Roman nicolo intaglio. Head of an Ephebe. Head of a youthful ephebe facing left. Wear marks. 1st - 2nd century A.D. 11 x 12 x 3 mm

A large Roman carnelian intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche with Nike. On the left, Fortuna-Tyche holding the rudder and the cornucopia, symbols of abundance; on the right, The flying Victory holding the laurel crown and the palm branch, symbols of triumph and eternity. Chipped fragmentary edge. 2nd century A.D. 15 x 16 x 3 mm

A Roman agate intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche. The figure is standing, facing right. With her right hand she holds the cornucopia, with her left the rudder. On the head, a modius. Three-layered agate (magic eye). Slight wear marks with traces of heat. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 11 x 14 x 5 mm.

A Roman nicolo intaglio. Hermes. The deity is facing right, with the caduceus and the purse of money. 2nd century A.D. 9 x 11,5 x 3,5 mm

A Roman amethyste intaglio. Venus victrix. The figure is draped, leans on a column with his right arm and holds a helmet with his left. Very light color. 1st century A.D. 9 x 12 x 6 mm