Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)., Italy
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Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 99:
A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema with two inscribed modius and mask.
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Sold for: £1,100
Start price:
£
700
Estimated price :
€800 - €1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema with two inscribed modius and mask.
1st century A.D.
11,5 x 13 x 3 mm
The emblematic representation is composed of two Modii, separated in the center by an instrument resting on the container on the right. Above the right container: AV; on the left container, which contains two ears of wheat: OTI. In the field, the letters: A-V-C. Above, a frontal mask on crescent moon. Groundline. Unusual allegorical emblem, executed with great skill and compositional symmetry. The subject is probably referred to a corporation. Attractive color of stone. Slight wear marks. Rare.
U.K private collection, London.
