A roman green jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
11x14x3 mm
The hybrid creature is composed by: head of laureated Apollo conjoined with a Silenus mask; below, a ram head. Interesting apotropaic depiction. Wear marks.
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U.K. private collection
Estimate: GBP 400 - 500
Price realized | 1'110 GBP |
Starting price | 250 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |