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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 1 Glyptic
A late Babylonian chalcedony stamp seal.
700-500 B.C.
17x21x11 mm
Oval face, convex bezel, pierced. A scepter crossed by rays and a torch (?). Drilled style.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 2 Glyptic
A near-eastern agate lentoide bead.
Indus Valley, 2nd millenium B.C.
14x17x7 mm
With flattish tabular oval shape. Slightly burnt.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 3 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio. Diomede with palladium.
4th-3rd century BC.
11 x 17 x 8 mm
The Greek hero holds in his right hand the palladium, the sacred simulacrum of the goddess Athena, with the left a sword. Known episode of the Trojan war, referring to cunning and intelligence. Use of globular elements. Attractive s...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 4 Glyptic
An etruscan agate scarab. Boat.
4th-3rd century B.C.
13x17x10 mm
Warship facing left, and characterized by a rostrum and closed sail; six long ropes tie the crossera attached to the main mast up. Dotted frame on the edge. Summary executed. Very consumed stone with ancient use. Natural dark inclusions inside the agate. Rare icono...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 5 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab mounted on an ancient gold ring. Antelope.
4th century B.C.
12x16x9 mm ; ring 20x18 mm ; 7grs
The animal is running to the left side. Globular style. Cable border. The mounting is a plain rounded hoop ending with convex terminals. The carnelian scarab revolved on a visible gold pin which passed throug...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 6 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio set on a modern gold ring. Male figure and animal.
4th-3rd century B.C.
Intaglio 18x11x8 mm ; ring diam. 19 mm ; 5,28 grs
A man kneeling on an animal, to immobilize it. A small chipping in the lower section of the stone.
One similar specimen is preserved to the Metropolitan Museum (Inv. n...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 7 Glyptic
An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a postclassical swivel gold ring. Antelope.
Scarab 4th century B.C.
scarab 10x12x7 mm ; US size ring 7.5 ; 5,7 grs
The ring made decorated with platted twisted wires on either ends of the swiveling parts. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicti...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 8 Glyptic
An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a gold swivel postclassical ring.Warrior.
4th century B.C.
Scarab 10x12x7 mm ; US size ring 8 ; 9 grs
The hoop rounded without and flatten within with spherical terminals decorated with « faux » twisted wire. Scarab with a flat base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicting ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 9 Glyptic
An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a gold swivel ring. Centaur.
4th century B.C.
Scarab 11x15x8 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 7,6 grs
Hollow hoop with ring-shape rounded without and flatten within. Shoulders and terminals decorated with platted gold beads and egg-an-dart frieze. Scarab with oval flat base engraved in intaglio and ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 10 Glyptic
An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Hare.
4th century B.C.
Scarab 8x13x8 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 5,75 grs
The hoop made by interweaving of two thread-like elements of different thickness and ends near the scarab with a spiral twisted pattern. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced le...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 11 Glyptic
A late archaic etruscan gold swivel ring with a roman carnelian engraved scarab. Lion.
Swivel ring ; 6th-5th century B.C. ; scarab 2nd century A.D.
scarab 9x11x6 mm ; US size ring 6 ; 6 grs
The ring is decorated with platted twisted wire. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise, depicting a roari...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 12 Glyptic
An eastern Greek green jasper intaglio. Hunting scene.
4th century B.C.
17,5x22x3 mm
Facing left, a griffon attacking a deer. The iconography and style are typical from the graeco-persian repertoire. Double groundline. Use of globular elements. Subject inspired from the Classic greek models. Large size and Wear marks. Rare.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 13 Glyptic
A fine late classical greek agate intaglio. Bull.
Late 5th - early 4th century B.C.
13x17x4 mm
The powerful animal is facing right, charging. This iconography is typical from the classical greek period coinage. The bull, symbol of strength and power, is engraved with great skill and shows a well-marked musculature. In addition ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 14 Glyptic
A rare classical greek agate scaraboide seal. Hunting scene.
5th century B.C.
11x14x4 mm
The dog is depicted hunting a bird, which takes off while the quadruped tries to grab it after an ambush. The dog lowers with its two hind legs, in its typical predatory pose ready to jump over the victim, with the tail up and the muzzle e...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 15 Glyptic
An important greek agate intaglio. Bust of Zeus with letters.
2nd century B.C.
13,5x19x4 mm
Beautiful and refined effigy of the ruler of the gods, facing left and with the laureated head, a symbol of power and victory. This gem, clearly engraved by a greek artist, shows a powerful portrait of Zeus, characterized by an aquiline no...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 16 Glyptic
A fine late hellenistic carnelian intaglio. Leandro.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
15x17,5x3 mm
Leandro is facing left with the frontal bust and the head in profile. The face is characterized by beautiful young idealized fetaures, a slightly open mouth, a protruding eye and rounded chin. The hair is long and elegantly scattered in ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 17 Glyptic
A late hellenistic agate intaglio. Bust of a Bacchus.
3rd - 2nd century B.C.
11x15x2 mm
The god is presented in three-quarters with a wreath of ivy leaves. His features are characterized by a rounded face and chin, plain cheekbones, smiling; his bust is draped. This depiction refers to the late hellenistic greek glyptic productio...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 18 Glyptic
A large roman chalcedony intaglio. Snake with bow.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
15x21x5 mm
The intaglio is inspired by the classical greek iconography, showing a snake holding bow in tension. In this later adaptation, the snake is intertwined to a column. With his tail he hold the bow, wrapped in its coils, while with ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 19 Glyptic
A greek-iberian garnet intaglio. Bearded male head.
150-100 B.C.
13x13x4 mm
Facing right, the male figure is characterized by a trick beard and voluminous hair rendered with rounded drills. On each sides presence of greek letters (?). Cabochon stone, small cracks and slight wear marks.
See the iberian coinage silver denarii fr...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 20 Glyptic
A late hellenistic gold ring with garnet intaglio. Butterfly with a torch.
3rd - 2nd century B.C.
Intaglio 7,5x11 mm ; int. diam 12 mm ; 2,28 grs
The allegorical depiction is engraved on a cabochon garnet, with a butterfly flying above a burning torch. This subject allegorically refers to the shortness of life. Use of globular el...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 21 Glyptic
A roman nicolo intaglio. Ant.
2nd century A.D.
6x8x3 mm
The insect is seen from above. An auspicious symbol of industriousness and wealth.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 22 Glyptic
A rare roman garnet intaglio mounted on a iron ring. Working ant.
1st-2nd Century A.D.
Intaglio 7,5x10 mm ;
Ring rounded without and flatten within, the oval bezel set with a high relief intaglio depicting a working ant, turned to the left. Vertical crack on the stone missing on the mounting.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 23 Glyptic
A roman nicolo intaglio set in a postclassical gold ring. Ant.
1st-2nd century A.D.
Intaglio 4x6 mm ; US size ring 5.5 ; 5,9 grs
Hoop rounded without and flatten within, the oval bezel with two gold ring attached at each terminal and set with an intaglio showing an ant: The insect is characterized by fine naturalistic details.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 24 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Ant.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
11x13x3 mm
The insect is holding a wheat seed. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 25 Glyptic
A roman eliotrope intaglio. Cock.
2nd century A.D.
9x10x2 mm
The animal, associated with the god Mercury, is facing right, holding two ears of wheat in its beak. Groundline. Vivid color of the stone.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 26 Glyptic
A roman banded agate. Falcon.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
9x13x2 mm
Facing left, his head surmounted with the Egyptian double-crown (?). These characteristics are references to Horus. Groundline.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 27 Glyptic
A roman chalcedony intaglio. Two cocks.
2nd century A.D.
11x15x3 mm
One cock, facing left pecking on the ground, while the other next, facing right, keeping the head raised; in the background, an altar. Groundline. Interesting votive scene, well composed. Nice size of the stone.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 28 Glyptic
A roman garnet intaglio set in a postclassical gold ring. Peacock.
1st century B.C.
Intaglio 7x10 mm ; US size ring 4.5 ; 6,08 grs
Hoop rounded without and flatten within, each terminal with two gold spherical beads framing the oval bezel set with an intaglio. The peacock is facing left. Groundline. Slight wear marks on the su...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 29 Glyptic
A roman double-layered agate intaglio. Bird (crow) with a leafy branch.
2nd century A.D.
7x9x1,5 mm
The bird is turned to the left, holding a branch and bending his head toward the leaves to eat. Groundline. Chip on the edge.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 30 Glyptic
A late roman two-layered agate cameo. Two doves.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x11x2 mm
The birds kissing each other are characterized by a rendering crossed pattern body (representing their feathers). Groundline also in relief. The use of the white layer of the stone to represents the purity and the peace in union, . Small chips on th...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 31 Glyptic
A roman silver ring with red jasper intaglio. Parrot.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 8x10 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 6 grs
Hoop rounded without and flatten within with oval bezel set with an intaglio. Parrot facing right with a cherry.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 32 Glyptic
A roman agate intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd century A.D.
9x11x4 mm
The mythological creature is facing left, flying. Chipped at the top of the edge.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 33 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10x15x6 mm
The mythological animal is facing left, with spread wings. Groundline inclined suggesting the movement of the scene. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 34 Glyptic
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
10x17x2 mm
The winged horse is facing left. Groundline. Use of globular elements. Chip on the edge. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 35 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd century A.D.
9x10,5x2 mm
The winged creature is turned to the left side, raising the front right leg. Groundline. Slight wear marks. Light chipping on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 36 Glyptic
A roman glass paste intaglio. Winged sow.
1st-2nd century A.D.
11x15x3 mm
The winged animal is turned on the left, near a tree. The long wings have curved endings. Groundline. Rare subject.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 37 Glyptic
A roman nicolo intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
9x13x3 mm
The winged creature is facing left, towards the ground, rising the right leg. Small chips on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 38 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Horse.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
8x9x3 mm
The animal is facing right. Groundline. Chip on the edge. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 39 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Horse with military trophy.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
11x13x4 mm
The mighty animal heads to the left, turning its head back; in front of him a military trophy composed by a lorica surmounted by a helmet and below a shield. Groundline. Wear marks. Chipping on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 40 Glyptic
A roman agate intaglio. Antelope.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11x9x4 mm
The horned animal is facing left in front of a branch, his head raised up. Groundline. Traces of iron mounting on the edge. Wear marks on the surface of the stone and nice polishing of the engraving.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 41 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Two heifers.
2nd century A.D.
8x13x4 mm
The two quadrupeds, grazing and sticked to each other (one on the first ground, the other in background). Groundline. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 42 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bull.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
8x11x12 mm
The animal is turned on the left. Groundline. Slight wear marks.
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 43 Glyptic
A roman italic burnt sard intaglio. Bull.
2nd century A.D.
9x12x2 mm
The animal is turned on the left. Anatomical details engraved with globular elements. Groundline. The stone is partially burnt with missing material on the surface.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 44 Glyptic
A group of 4 roman carnelian intaglios. Animals.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
7,5x11,5x3 mm; 7x10x2,5 mm; 9x10x2 mm; 8x11x3 mm
A bull facing left with a tree. Groundline; Bull facing left. Groundline ; Crouched lion facing left, under a palm tree (?); Goat grabbing fruits on a tree. Groundline. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 45 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bull.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x10x2 mm
The animal is charging facing left. Groundline. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 46 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Two antelopes.
2nd century A.D.
10x11x2mm
In the foreground, an animal is crouched on the ground in a resting position, facing left; in the background the other animal is standing and facing to the right. Interesting composition. Wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 47 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. A goat under a tree.
1st century B.C.
12x13x4 mm
The animal lifts its front legs to lean on a trunk of a tree and eats its leaves. Groundline. Bucolic scene. Use of globular elements. Wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 48 Glyptic
A roman italic carnelian intaglio. Antelope with poppy flower.
2nd-1st century B.C.
11x12x2 mm
The quadruped is facing left, near a large poppy flower. Groundline. Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 49 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10x11x3 mm
The scene depicts a lion attacking a deer. Both animals are facing left. Wear marks on the surface of the stone and small chips on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 50 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9,5x12x3 mm
The scene depicts the dionysiac panther chasing a deer. Behind a thyrsus. Double groundline. Small chips on the edge. Wear marks on the surface of the stone.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 51 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x10x2 mm
A deer facing left is running, beneath a dog following her. Groundline. Small cracks. Chips on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 52 Glyptic
A roman yellow jasper intaglio. Lion.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
11x13x2 mm
The animal is turned on the left side, rising his front legs. Groundline. Little chipping s on the edge. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 53 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Panther with thyrsus.
2nd century A.D.
9x10x2 mm
The panther is facing left, with the head turned toward the thyrsus. The right upper legs raised enhancing the movement of torsion. Groundline. Chip on the edge. Wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 54 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Sea-goat.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
10x13x4 mm
The creature is facing left. Slight wear marks. Attractive color of the stone
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Date 12.11.2021
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 55 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with attributes.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
11x12x2 mm
The mythological creature is turned to the left, in the act of playing the lyre. Behind it appears a thyrsus as a reference to the Dionysian processions. Groundline.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 56 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century A.D.
9x11x2,5 mm
The hybrid creature is composed of a rooster’s body conjoined with a silenus head and horse’s protome with a branch in the mouth. On the back of the creature, a cornucopia. Apotropaic and good auspicious subject.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 57 Glyptic
A roman rock crystal intaglio. Gryllos.
1st century B.C.
13x14x3 mm
The hybrid creature is composed of two masks: a satyr characterized by small horns and a rural crown; a comedian actor, with bald skull and long beard. Very thin gem, with slightly cabochon back and beautiful transparency. Note the presence of a tooth in the ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 58 Glyptic
A roman green jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
11x14x3 mm
The hybrid creature is composed by: head of laureated Apollo conjoined with a Silenus mask; below, a ram head. Interesting apotropaic depiction. Wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 59 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century A.D.
8x10x13 mm
The hybrid creature is composed with a young mask joined on top with an eagle protome. Slight wear marks and fragmentary edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 60 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio mounted on a silver ring. Gryllos.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 10x13 mm ; ring internal dim 14x16 mm
The hybrid creature is composed by: Silene masks joined with a goat head eating two ears of corn, cock legs, horse protome on top. In the background, a cornucopia. Apotropaic and auspicious represen...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 61 Glyptic
A roman silver ring set with a glass intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century A.D.
Intaglio 13x11 mm ; ring US size 3
Ring rounded without and flatten within, the bezel set with an nicolo intaglio depicting an hybrid creature; cock with a Silenus face and horse protome on the top. Groundline. Signs of wear.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 62 Glyptic
A roman bronze ring with carnelian intaglio. Fish.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 7x8 mm ; US size ring 5.5 ; 2,7 grs
Hoop rounded without and flatten within with an oval bezel. The intaglio shows a fish facing left. Small chips on the edge and wear marks on the surface of the stone.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 63 Glyptic
A roman agate intaglio. Boar.
2nd century A.D.
10x12x1,5 mm
Facing left, the mouth opened. Groundline. Slight wear marks and traces of iron mounting.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 64 Glyptic
A roman green jasper intaglio. Ithyphallic donkey and latin letters.
2nd century A.D.
15x12x5 mm
A donkey is facing left, carrying a saddle with armrests (sitting?) laboriously on its back. The animal is characterized by a naturalistic and marked anatomical rendering, a large prominent phallus, symbol of fertility. On the revers...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 65 Glyptic
A roman astrological banded agate intaglio. Scorpio with moon and star.
1st century A.D.
12x18x4 mm
Scorpio in frontal view holding a star between its clamps. Beneath, crescent moon and globe. Use of globular elements for the anatomical rendering. Astrological symbolic. Slight signs of wears and nice polishing of the engraving....
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 66 Glyptic
A roman jasper intaglio. Scorpio.
2nd century A.D.
7,5x8,5x2 mm
The animal is in a frontal view with naturalistic rendering. Very nice colors and shades of the stone. Traces of iron mounting.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 67 Glyptic
A roman burnt carnelian intaglio. Crab.
2nd century A.D.
10x12x3 mm
The marine animal is characterized by a deeply engraved body. Slightly burnt surface and slightly reshaped edge in ancient times. Zodiac sign.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 68 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Dolphin with a trident.
2nd century A.D.
9x11x2 mm
The sea animal facing left and flanked behind by a trident, symbol of the god Neptune. Below, the waves of the sea. Allegory referable to the cult of Neptune. Chip on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 69 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Pisces.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
8,5x11x2 mm
The scene shows two pisces swimming in opposite site. Characteristic of the astrological sign of the Pisces.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 70 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Christological emblem.
3rd-4th century A.D.
10x12x3,5 mm
Cross with two fishes. Signs of wears. Chipping on the edge.
For comparisons: J. Spier, Late Antique and Early Christian Gems, pp. 41-48 n. 190-298
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 71 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio set in a Postclassical gold ring. Two pigs.
2nd century A.D.
Intaglio 9x10 mm ; US size ring 7 ; 6,4 grs
The scene consists of two sows (or one sow and one pig) facing left, under a tree; in front of them a plant. Ground line. The gem is mounted in a gold ring featuring a flat rod decorated on the edg...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 72 Glyptic
A fine roman red jasper intaglio. Grasshoper.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
15x18x3 mm
The insect is facing left, resting on an ear of corn, symbol of prosperity. The anatomical details are made with great meticulousness and skill, revealing a profound observation of nature by the artist. Every detail is finely engraved,...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 73 Glyptic
A roman two-layered agate intaglio. Cybele.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
16x16x4 mm
The goddess is facing left and is characterized by her typical towered-crown, the back of her hair covered by a long veil joining the top of her dress. She is presented with an elongated neck, rounded face with plain chin and small semi-ope...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 74 Glyptic
A roman burnt agate intaglio. Head of Apollo.
2nd century A.D.
8x12x2 mm
The god is facing left. Hair pulled back and adorned with a laurel wreath. The stone is burnt only on the surface.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 75 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Bust of Athena.
3rd century A.D.
10x13x2,5 mm
The helmeted deity is turned to the left, wearing the aegis. Slight wear marks and little traces of burning on the right.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 76 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of Nike.
1st-2nd century A.D.
10x11x2 mm
The depiction, inspired by hellenistic models shows a bust of Nike with a partially uncovered briest, small wings on the shoulders . The head is depicted in profile, the hair gathered. Chip on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 77 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of Mercury.
1st-2nd century A.D.
9x10x3 mm
The god is facing left and wears a draped coat. Behind him, his caduceus. Small chips on the edge and slight wear marks on the surface of the stone.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 78 Glyptic
A roman agate carnelian intaglio. Head of a Dioscure.
2nd century A.D.
10x12x3 mm
The young man is facing left. His short hair adorned with a band. On top, a star. Slight wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 79 Glyptic
Lot of 2 roman carnelian intaglios. Bearded portraits..
1st - 2nd century A.D.
9x9x2 mm; 8x11x4 mm
Facing left, their hair adorned with band and laurel wreath. Signs of wear marks on the surfaces of the stones.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 80 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of Athena.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
12,5x18x3 mm
The goddess is facing left and characterized by a crested helmet, letting her hair uncovered around her face, and a draped bust. Slight wear marks and vivid color of the stone.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 81 Glyptic
A late roman red jasper intaglio. Eros.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
13x14x4 mm
The winged god is facing front and characterized by a plain rounded face, with small nose and lips, large eyes. The forehead surmonted by short wavy hair. His bust covered by a crossed draped peplos. Shoulders uncovered. Beautiful vivid red stone.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 82 Glyptic
A late republican carnelian intaglio mounted on a modern gold ring. Greek athlete.
1st century B.C.
Intaglio 11x13 mm ; US size ring 10 ; 4,6 grs
Ring with rounded hoop and boarded shoulders, surmounted by an oval bezel with deep groove. The intaglio depicts a greek athlete portrait facing left. The features of the face shows wi...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 83 Glyptic
A roman sapphire intaglio. Bust of Julius Caesar.
Late 1st century B.C.
7x9x5 mm
The bust of the roman dictator is turned to the left. The character wears the laurel wreath ending with ear of corns (egyptian symbol). He wears the armour under the chlamys. The face is characterized by his typical physiognomic marked traits, well ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 84 Glyptic
A roman late republican red jasper intaglio. Portrait of a Barbaric character with lituus.
End of 1st century B.C.
14x16x2 mm
Facing left, the barbarian is characterized by marked facial features and thick hair: aquiline and prominent nose, protruding cheekbone, and thin neck. Long hair ending in untidy locks, thick beard and ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 85 Glyptic
A roman garnet intaglio mounted on a Grand Tour gold ring. Bust of Hercules.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Intaglio 10x14x4 mm ; US size ring 7 ; 6,24 grs
Rounded hoop flatten within with boarder shoulders and surmounted by a deep grooved bezel. In the center, the intaglio shows a bearded man portrait facing left. The face features are ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 86 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio mounted in a postclassical gold ring. Herakles portrait.
Intaglio 2nd century A.D.; 18th century ring.
Intaglio 9x10 mm ; US size ring 5 ; 4 grs
Hoop rounded without and flat within with wider scrolled shoulders and surmounted by a large oval bezel with gold leaf setting the intaglio. The heroic portr...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 87 Glyptic
A north-european roman gold ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Emperor portrait.
5th-7th century A.D.
Intaglio 11x11 mm ; US size ring 8 ; 8,07 grs
Hoop rounded without and flatten within. The oval bezel is framed on each side by two spherical gold beads and set with a carnelian intaglio showing the portrait of an emperor facin...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 88 Glyptic
A roman orange glass paste intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Head of Hercules.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 12x14 mm ; ring internal size 15x19 mm ; 3,70 grs
The hero is facing left and is characterized by a thick beard and tight shorthair. Well executed work, inspired by greek hellenistic models. Attractive brown-ho...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 89 Glyptic
A roman two-layered onyx cameo set in an antique gold earring.
3rd century A.D.
High 14 mm ; 0,90grs
Draped female bust with "Helmfrisur" hair. Bezel: signs of wear. Mounting: very good condition.
For comparisons: M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 44-49
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 90 Glyptic
A roman double-layered onyx cameo. Female bust.
3rd century A.D.
7x15x6 mm
A roman, double-layer onyx cameo. Bust of a woman. The effigy is in profile to the right. The hair forms a striped mass, which falls down on the neck in a braid and arching ("helmfrisur" hairdo). The ear is uncovered, rather big; the neck is elongated, whi...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 91 Glyptic
A roman double-layered agate nicolo cameo. Head of Medusa.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
8x10x7 mm
The face showed in a frontal view small carved ligns representing the features and hair. Nose missing. Traces of deposit.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 92 Glyptic
A roman double-layered agate cameo. Facing head.
3rd-4th century A.D.
11x11x6 mm
A roman, double-layer agate cameo. Facing head. The effigy (apotropaical mask) has been engraved in the brown higher layer, on a light white field. Wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 93 Glyptic
A roman garnet cameo. Comical theater mask.
1st century A.D.
Diam 7 mm ; depth 5 mm
A roman garnet cameo. Comical theater mask, with the mouth wide open, made in high relief with a flat base (as a bezel for the mounting on the piece of jewellery). Good condition, with light missing on the edge.
A very similar sample is in t...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 94 Glyptic
An eastern roman agate intaglio. Two male portraits.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
13x15x3 mm
Two male portraits facing each other. Slight wear marks on the surface. Nice honey color of the stone with dark inclusions.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 95 Glyptic
A roman burnt nicolo intaglio. Bust of Serapis.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9x10x5 mm
The god is facing left, characterized by a modius on his head, trick beard and hair. Wear marks.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 96 Glyptic
A roman burnt agate intaglio mounted on an antique iron ring. Bust of Athena.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 12x16 mm ; ring internal size 18 x 20 mm
The helmeted goddess is turned on the left side. Interesting variety of stone, despite the burns, still shows its original inclusions and color variations. Attractive color. Inta...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 97 Glyptic
A roman bronze ring with carnelian intaglio. Theatrical mask.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 11x13 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 9,75 grs
Hexagonal hoop with oval bezel set with an intaglio depicting a theatrical mask. Facing left, with wide-opened mouth. The hair pulled back in a bun. Use of globular elements for nose and chin. Slight...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 98 Glyptic
A roman bloodstone intaglio. Bust of Helios.
2nd century A.D.
7,5x10x3 mm
The solar god is facing left with a radiated diademe. Chip on the edge.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 99 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Head of Medusa.
2nd century A.D.
8x10x2 mm
The character is facing down, to the left. Behind, her wings and beneath a snake; both characteristic of this mythological character. Rare.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106, Lot 100 Glyptic
A lot of 2 roman intaglios. Bust of Helios and hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
8x11x4 mm ; 14x19x5 mm
The lot consists of: an intaglio depicting a bust of radiated Helios, facing left; a large intaglio depicting a hunting scene, with a knight on horseback armed with a spear chasing a deer, followed by a dog. Wear marks.
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