Beautiful Roman Carnelian Intaglios (3)
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A group of three gorgeous intaglios carved carnelian of beautiful vermilion hues. The largest intaglio features an elegant left-facing female head with a neatly-arranged coiffure and delicate facial features. The second intaglio depicts a similar left-facing bust, however the gender of the figure is rather ambiguous. The smallest intaglio features an abstract scene of a petite fish in front of a small spherical vessel above a miniscule pair of disembodied wings. Each could be mounted in a modern setting and worn as a lovely piece of jewelry. Size of largest (left-facing woman): 0.375" L x 0.55" W (1 cm x 1.4 cm).
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, NYC, NY acquired pre-1980.
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#144166
Condition Report: A few small chips and nicks on surfaces commensurate with age, otherwise intact and very good. All motifs are very clear.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A group of three gorgeous intaglios carved carnelian of beautiful vermilion hues. The largest intaglio features an elegant left-facing female head with a neatly-arranged coiffure and delicate facial features. The second intaglio depicts a similar left-facing bust, however the gender of the figure is rather ambiguous. The smallest intaglio features an abstract scene of a petite fish in front of a small spherical vessel above a miniscule pair of disembodied wings. Each could be mounted in a modern setting and worn as a lovely piece of jewelry. Size of largest (left-facing woman): 0.375" L x 0.55" W (1 cm x 1.4 cm).
Provenance: private Dere Family Collection, NYC, NY acquired pre-1980.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#144166
Condition Report: A few small chips and nicks on surfaces commensurate with age, otherwise intact and very good. All motifs are very clear.