London, Italie
Conditions de vente
Voir la démo
jun 20 2020 - 3 pm BST (4 pm CEST)
La vente est terminée
|
LOT 40:
A roman black onyx intaglio. Gryllos and greek inscriptions.
|
|
|
Prix de départ:
£
350
Prix estimé :
€700
Commission de la maison de ventes: 25%
Plus de détails
|
A roman black onyx intaglio. Gryllos and greek inscriptions.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
12 x 16 x 3 mm
The hybrid creature is facing left, and composed by a Silenus mask, an head of elephant holding a caduceus. On the top, an horse protome, and on the lower part, cock's legs. The monstruous and apotropaic beast is surrounded by greek inscriptions meaning Orion. Probably referred to the astrological constellation. The stone is finely and deeply engraved with mirror polishing. The surface presents ancient wear marks. Interesting apotropaic composition. Rare.
