Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman three-layers agate intaglio. Lobster.
A roman three-layers agate intaglio. Lobster.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
10 x 13 x 5 mm
The shellfish is depicted with very detailed naturalistic style. The stone is highly polished in the engraved part. The representation is executed with great skills. Rare.
U.K. private collection, London.