No. 101975177

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Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio - 18 mm
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€ 110
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Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio - 18 mm

Ancient Roma, Icentury A.D. Ancient carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a goat, attributable to the glyptic tradition of ancient Roma Carnelian was widely used in antiquity for engraved gems due to its durability and translucent reddish color. Gems of this type were commonly mounted in rings and used as personal seals, producing impressions in wax or clay. The composition shows a stylized goat rendered with balanced proportions and clear linear engraving, typical of Classical Roman from Greek glyptic work. Details Material: Carnelian Motif: Goat Technique: Intaglio engraving Dimensions Length: 18 mm Width: 13 mm Thickness: 3 mm Condition Good condition Provenance Private European collection.

No. 101975177

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Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio - 18 mm

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio - 18 mm

Ancient Roma, Icentury A.D.

Ancient carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a goat, attributable to the glyptic tradition of ancient Roma

Carnelian was widely used in antiquity for engraved gems due to its durability and translucent reddish color. Gems of this type were commonly mounted in rings and used as personal seals, producing impressions in wax or clay.

The composition shows a stylized goat rendered with balanced proportions and clear linear engraving, typical of Classical Roman from Greek glyptic work.

Details

Material: Carnelian
Motif: Goat
Technique: Intaglio engraving

Dimensions

Length: 18 mm
Width: 13 mm
Thickness: 3 mm

Condition

Good condition
Provenance

Private European collection.

Final bid
€ 110
Ruth Garrido Vila
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Estimate  € 450 - € 550

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