A postclassical agate intaglio. Gryllos.

18th - 19th century

14 x 16 x 4 mm

The hybrid creature is composed by: mask of an elder Silenus conjoined with a young draped bust; two others male masks are conjoined to the apotropaic depiction. The stone, characterized by a slightly burnt surface, is broken and recomposed in the upper part, and has a crack at the bottom. Wear marks. Postclassical work.

Estimate: GBP 300 - 500