Bertolami Fine Arts

Auction 86  –  9 December 2020

Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86

Glyptic

We, 09.12.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

A ptolemaic garnet intaglio set in a gold ring. Cornucopia.

3rd-2nd century B.C.

Intaglio : 10 x 15 mmRing : 17 x 15 mm9,62 g

This fine convex hellenistic garnet intaglio is set in an ancient gold ring. The cornucopia, engraved in the typical ptolemaic model as in the coins, is characterized by two grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet (see PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. AV Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm' Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy II, circa 252/1-250/49 BC). Attractive color of the stone. Mirror polishing.

U.K. private collection, London.

Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000

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Price realized 2'600 GBP
Starting price 2'000 GBP
Estimate 2'000 GBP
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