Lotto 29 | A roman double-layered agate intaglio. Bird (crow) with a leafy branch.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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venerdì 12 novembre 2021 ore 15:00 (UTC +00:00)

A roman double-layered agate intaglio. Bird (crow) with a leafy branch.

A roman double-layered agate intaglio. Bird (crow) with a leafy branch.

2nd century A.D.
7x9x1,5 mm

The bird is turned to the left, holding a branch and bending his head toward the leaves to eat. Groundline. Chip on the edge.

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U.K. private collection