Auction 86 Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry
By Bertolami Fine Art
Dec 9, 2020
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)., Italy

Wednesday dec 9 2020, 2 pm GMT (3 pm CEST)


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 119:

A roman carnelian intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

10 x 12 x 2 mm

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Sold for: £300
Start price:
£ 200
Estimated price :
€250 - €500
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Auction took place on Dec 9, 2020 at Bertolami Fine Art
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

10 x 12 x 2 mm

The personification of the abundance is seated on the rudder, facing left; with the right hand she holds the rudder, with the left she holds the cornucopia. Rare and unusual allegorical depiction. Slight wear marks.



U.K private collection