Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio - 12 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 280 - € 350
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Roman antique carnelian intaglio of a bearded figure, likely Zeus/Jupiter or a philosopher, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, 12 by 9 mm, relief engraving in bon condition, authentic original, acquired in 2019 from a dealer at a fair and previously owned by a private collection, with past ownership linked to Armenia.
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Description from the seller
Material: It is certainly carnelian (red chalcedony), the most common stone for ancient intaglios.
• Quality of engraving: Quite pronounced relief, detailed beard, well-rendered hair.
• Possible character:
• A bearded god of the Zeus/Jupiter type
• The style of beard and hair may also evoke a philosopher or a Hellenistic emperor.
• Dating: Probably 2nd–3rd century AD (Imperial Rome).
Material: It is certainly carnelian (red chalcedony), the most common stone for ancient intaglios.
• Quality of engraving: Quite pronounced relief, detailed beard, well-rendered hair.
• Possible character:
• A bearded god of the Zeus/Jupiter type
• The style of beard and hair may also evoke a philosopher or a Hellenistic emperor.
• Dating: Probably 2nd–3rd century AD (Imperial Rome).
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
IIe-IIIe siècle ap J-C
Name of object
Intaglio
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2019
Material
Carnelian
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
9 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Armenia
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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