Ancient Roman Intaglio with bust of Asclepius
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 900 - € 1,100
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Description from the seller
Ancient Roman yellow speckled jasper intaglio with the bust of Asclepius. The intaglio is really very good incised for its size. The god is facing left, the back in three-quarters. He is laureated and with his stick intertwined by a snake (Rod of Asclepius). Around, greek letters most probably the name of the owner of the intaglio. In Greek and Roman mythology, Asclepius is considered the god of medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians.
Date: Roman, ca. 1st - 2nd century AD
Material: yellow speckled jasper
Size: ca. 0,9 cm
Condition: some iron residues
Provenance: Ex French collection, formed before 1980.
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The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.
This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.
Ancient Roman yellow speckled jasper intaglio with the bust of Asclepius. The intaglio is really very good incised for its size. The god is facing left, the back in three-quarters. He is laureated and with his stick intertwined by a snake (Rod of Asclepius). Around, greek letters most probably the name of the owner of the intaglio. In Greek and Roman mythology, Asclepius is considered the god of medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians.
Date: Roman, ca. 1st - 2nd century AD
Material: yellow speckled jasper
Size: ca. 0,9 cm
Condition: some iron residues
Provenance: Ex French collection, formed before 1980.
Dispatch only to addresses within the EU.
The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.
This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
ca. 1st - 2nd century AD
Name of object
Intaglio with bust of Asclepius
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
