A roman nicolo intaglio. Zeus with the eagle.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 3 mm
The deity is seated on a throne. With his right hand he holds the scepter, with his left he holds a patera. At his feet, the eagle. Groundline. Votive gem dedicated to the cult of Zeus, supreme ruler of Olympus. Interesting octagonal shape of the bezel. Wear marks.
U.K. private collection
Estimate: GBP 600 - 900
Price realized | 950 GBP |
Starting price | 500 GBP |
Estimate | 600 GBP |