Bertolami Fine Arts

E-Auction 84  –  20 June 2020

Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 84

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Sa, 20.06.2020, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

A large roman red jasper intaglio. Krater.
1st century A.D.
15 x 19 x 3 mm

The large vase is ornated by a feet with three discs, a large grooved belly with two ornated registers, on the shoulder: dots, and floral ornament (laurel leaves). The neck is decorated with two characters facing each other in front of an altar. On top, a star. Large flared mouth. The scene probably represents a wedding or a votive ceremony between a man and a woman. Attractive dimension and vivid color of the stone. Slight chips and wear marks.

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Price realized 1'010 GBP
Starting price 450 GBP
Estimate 950 GBP
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