Lotto 96 | A roman burnt agate intaglio mounted on an antique iron ring. Bust of Athena.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman burnt agate intaglio mounted on an antique iron ring. Bust of Athena.

A roman burnt agate intaglio mounted on an antique iron ring. Bust of Athena.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 12x16 mm ; ring internal size 18 x 20 mm

The helmeted goddess is turned on the left side. Interesting variety of stone, despite the burns, still shows its original inclusions and color variations. Attractive color. Intact.

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U.K. private collection