Lotto 80 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of Athena.

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 carnelian intaglio. Bust of Athena.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of Athena.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.
12,5x18x3 mm

The goddess is facing left and characterized by a crested helmet, letting her hair uncovered around her face, and a draped bust. Slight wear marks and vivid color of the stone.

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U.K. private collection