A roman jasper intaglio. Scorpio.
2nd century A.D.
7,5x8,5x2 mm
The animal is in a frontal view with naturalistic rendering. Very nice colors and shades of the stone. Traces of iron mounting.
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U.K. private collection
Estimate: GBP 200 - 300
Price realized | 220 GBP |
Starting price | 150 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |