Gem with head of Cicero? Late 18th century. H 2.1 cm. Small oval intaglio, white layered agate on a light gray ground, set in a gilt frame. Male head with short hair, possibly the Roman orator, politician, writer and philosopher Cicero. Originally probably a ring plate. Published! Published in: S. Winkelmann - K. Marquardt, Ancient Art from Afghanistan (2013) cat. no. C.3.33. Intact. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. Klaus Marquardt, North Rhine-Westphalia, 1980s to 2009.
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