Orange Glass Intaglio
Orange Glass Intaglio
Roman, 3rd-4th century A.D. or later. The banded glass imitating banded agate; intaglio scene composed of a crowned figure standing right, holding a cornucopia and wreath, an eagle standing beside. Cf. Ravinho, G., ‘Roman Engraved Gems in the National Archaeological Museum in Lisbon’ in Studies in ancient Art and Civilization, vol.21, 2017, pp.173-245, fig.8, pl.1. 2.61 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.).
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
The gem appears to represent Zeus with a cornucopia on his right arm and a crown in his left hand, with the eagle, his symbol, at his feet. The eagle has its head turned back, and stands looking up towards him. [No Reserve]
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Orange Glass Intaglio
Roman, 3rd-4th century A.D. or later. The banded glass imitating banded agate; intaglio scene composed of a crowned figure standing right, holding a cornucopia and wreath, an eagle standing beside. Cf. Ravinho, G., ‘Roman Engraved Gems in the National Archaeological Museum in Lisbon’ in Studies in ancient Art and Civilization, vol.21, 2017, pp.173-245, fig.8, pl.1. 2.61 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.).
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
The gem appears to represent Zeus with a cornucopia on his right arm and a crown in his left hand, with the eagle, his symbol, at his feet. The eagle has its head turned back, and stands looking up towards him. [No Reserve]
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