A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with attributes.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11 x 12 x 2 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.
U.K. private collection, London
Estimate: GBP 400 - 800
Price realized | 420 GBP |
Starting price | 380 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |