Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Goddess of The Sea Salacia/Amphitrite
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Roman carnelian intaglio titled 'Intaglio with Goddess of The Sea Salacia/Amphitrite' dating to the Roman period, c. 2nd Century A.D., in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Roman bright orange carnelian intaglio finely carved with the goddess Salacia (Greek Amphitrite) lying on a rock bed eating seashells, a dolphin underneath. Exquisite. Amphitrite was the goddess of the sea, the queen of the sea, and consort of Poseidon.
Size: 1.4 cm L - 9/16 inch
Material: Carnelian
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in the London market before 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Roman bright orange carnelian intaglio finely carved with the goddess Salacia (Greek Amphitrite) lying on a rock bed eating seashells, a dolphin underneath. Exquisite. Amphitrite was the goddess of the sea, the queen of the sea, and consort of Poseidon.
Size: 1.4 cm L - 9/16 inch
Material: Carnelian
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in the London market before 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Intaglio with Goddess of The Sea Salacia/Amphitrite
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Carnelian
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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.
