A roman red jasper intaglio. Ant. The insect is seen from above; has six legs and holds a wheat grain in its mouth. Small chipping in the higher section. 1st - 2nd century A.D. For comparisons: U. Pannuti, La collezione glittica. Museo archeologico di Napoli, p. 285 n. 251.
7 x 9,5 x 2 mm.
Price realized | 425 GBP |
Starting price | 280 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |