Enchères 24 juillet 2024 art d'asie

Lot n° 1

A SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A BUST...

A SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A BUST OF JUPITER ABOVE AN EAGLE, 1ST CENTURY AD An intaglio of sardonyx showing a bust of Jupiter flanked by a star and the crescent moon above an eagle facing with its wings spread. Here we have a type which combines all the...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 2

A ROMAN HAEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO,...

A ROMAN HAEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO, 3RD CENTURY AD Haematite intaglio showing the standing figure of a man facing left, draped and holding a sceptre and a branch downwards. The attribution of this figure might well be Apollo as he holds a laurel branch,...

Estimation : 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Lot n° 3

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO WITH A...

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO WITH A PEACOCK, 1ST-2ND CENTURY BC An intaglio from banded agate engraved with a peacock perched on a basin with a flower (?) in the bowl. This piece is a very good example of what is thought to be Italic or Roman Republican work....

Estimation : 1 300 - 1 600 EUR

Lot n° 4

A PLAIN CABOUCHON BANDED AGATE...

A PLAIN CABOUCHON BANDED AGATE INLAY, 1ST CENTURY AD 16 by 9 mm. PROVENANCE From a European collection formed in the 1980's.

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 5

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH A BUST OF MEN, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio in dark red jasper showing a bust of Men facing left wearing a Phrygian cap and a bipennis or labrys over his shoulder. Below the draped bust is a lunate crescent, another...

Estimation : 500 - 700 EUR

Lot n° 6

A NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH THE PORTRAIT...

A NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH THE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN, 4TH CENTURY AD Nicolo intaglio with the bust of a clean shaven young man facing left. This type of nicolo with the portrait of a young man is common enough to attempt to explain the type and its significance...

Estimation : 500 - 700 EUR

Lot n° 7

A ROMAN CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO WITH FORTUNA, 1ST CENTURY AD Intaglio in chrome beryl with a standing Fortuna holding a cornucopia and globe. Slightly convex at the front and cabouchon at the back. 10 by 6 mm.

Estimation : 300 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 8

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A GRYLLOS,...

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A GRYLLOS, 1ST CENTURY BC-AD A well executed gryllos showing a cockerel which has been shown with a head of a woman wearing a modius, the body represented by a bearded satyr and the wing has been transformed into a ram's head...

Estimation : 1 500 - 2 000 EUR

Lot n° 9

A SARDONYX/ AGATE CABOUCHON, 1ST...

A SARDONYX/ AGATE CABOUCHON, 1ST CENTURY AD Plain cabouchon sardonyx/agate stone for a ring. 19 by 12 mm. PROVENANCE From a European collection formed in the 1980's.

Estimation : 700 - 900 EUR

Lot n° 10

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS WITH...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS WITH EAGLE, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD An opaque carnelian intaglio showing a bust of Serapis to the left surmounting an eagle with spread wings. A popular type supposedly with soldiers, the combination of Serapis and the eagle, symbol...

Estimation : 600 - 800 EUR

Lot n° 11

A GARNET CABOUCHON INTAGLIO, WITH...

A GARNET CABOUCHON INTAGLIO, WITH TWO STANDING FIGURES, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A garnet cabouchon intaglio showing a bearded man holding a staff, behind him an attendant holding a fan above his head. Parthian (?) 12 by 8 mm.

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 12

A DARK AGATE INTAGLIO, WITH HEAD...

A DARK AGATE INTAGLIO, WITH HEAD OF TYCHE, 1ST CENTURY AD A roman intaglio showing the head of a city goddess, probably Antiochia with her mural crown and her veil. On the back we can see an attempt to start an intaglio of Athena/Minerva which for whatever...

Estimation : 100 - 200 EUR

Lot n° 13

A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF...

A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A HERM OF PRIAPUS, 1ST CENTURY BC-AD A banded agate cabouchon intaglio showing Priapus in the form of a herm. The front of his body is exposed showing his phallus half erect. His cloak covers his shoulders and he seems...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 14

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING FORTUNA SEATED, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing Fortuna seated on a throne holding a cornucopia and holding with an outstretched arm her rudder. Surface lightly oxidised with stone including some dark...

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 15

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF...

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF VICTORY, 2ND CENTURY AD A red jasper intaglio showing Victory walking left holding a wreath and palm frond. Somewhat crude wheel cut work. 10 by 8 mm.

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 16

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE WITH A GAZELLE, 2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio of an eagle tearing at a deer/gazelle in a robust wheel cut style. On the concave back we see part of a head of Heracles (?) almost certainly from a much earlier date....

Estimation : 300 - 500 EUR

Lot n° 17

A RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH A HEAD...

A RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH A HEAD OF SILVANUS, 1ST CENTURY AD A small red jasper intaglio showing head of Silvanus, god of the woods. His coarse hair and beard betray his attributes. 9 by 6 mm. CATALOGUE NOTE Silvanus was a Roman tutelary deity of...

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 18

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A BUST OF SERAPIS, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio showing a bust of Serapis Pantheos to the left. He is shown radiate in this guise which show him with the attribute of Sol. 8.5 by 6 mm. CATALOGUE NOTE Serapis was...

Estimation : 300 - 500 EUR

Lot n° 19

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH SEA MONSTER, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A Roman carnelian intaglio showing a sea monster to the left. In this case we see a sea griffon in the usual pose of the tail being curved upwards. The technique used here is to colour the...

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 20

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A WOMAN, ANTONINE 2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio showing the bust of a woman facing left. She is draped and although the wheel cut technique does not allow for much detail, she has the appearance of women as seen in the...

Estimation : 300 - 500 EUR

Lot n° 21

AN AGATE CAMEO OF A BUST OF APOLLO,...

AN AGATE CAMEO OF A BUST OF APOLLO, 1ST/2ND CENTURY AD A cameo made from banded agate showing a bust of Apollo facing right. The bust is draped and wearing a laurel wreath with a large tie and bow at the back of the head. The use of a thin stone with...

Estimation : 1 000 - 1 200 EUR

Lot n° 22

A BLUE GLASS SCARABOID SHOWING...

A BLUE GLASS SCARABOID SHOWING A MAN FIGHTING A LION, 6TH CENTURY BC A blue glass scaraboid showing a man, probably representing a ruler, fighting a lion which stands rampant in from of him. Above there is a winged solar disc. Framed by a linear device...

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 23

A ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH A...

A ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH A MUSE, 1ST CENTURY AD A nicolo intaglio with a standing Muse holding an attribute, possibly a scroll meaning that the representation is likely to be Clio muse of history. 10 by 8 mm. PROVENANCE From a European collection...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 24

A BANDED AGATE ROMAN INTAGLIO OF...

A BANDED AGATE ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A banded agate or sardonyx intaglio showing Serapis standing right. In the fields are four letters of Himyaritic script added contemporaneously. This is a good example of a Roman intaglio being...

Estimation : 800 - 1 000 EUR

Lot n° 25

A LATE ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO, 4TH...

A LATE ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO, 4TH CENTURY AD A garnet intaglio showing the portrait of a young man facing left. The stone is a well formed cabouchon garnet carefully scalloped out at the back to make a convex surface in order to give a lighter colour...

Estimation : 300 - 500 EUR

Lot n° 26

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING THE BUSTS OF THE DIOSCURI, 1ST CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing the busts of Castor and Pollux facing each other wearing their caps. Captured with a neat and precise hand this small intaglio makes up in style...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 27

A FRAGMENTARY CAMEO OF EROS WITH...

A FRAGMENTARY CAMEO OF EROS WITH A TORCH, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A fragment of a cameo carved from banded agate showing Eros in mourning leaning on a downturned torch. The missing part of this cameo might have had another Eros in a similar pose given that...

Estimation : 1 200 - 1 400 EUR

Lot n° 28

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WOMAN...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WOMAN WITH TREE, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing a woman picking fruit from a tree which arches over her. She holds a cornucopia which suggests that she might be Abundance filling her horn. 12.5 by 9.5 mm.

Estimation : 600 - 800 EUR

Lot n° 29

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF JUPITER...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF JUPITER FLANKED BY FORTUNA AND VICTORIA, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A charming carnelian intaglio showing Jupiter seated on this throne facing right, receiving a wreath from Victory who also holds a palm frond. Behind him stands...

Estimation : 800 - 1 000 EUR

Lot n° 30

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING AN EROS RIDING A GOOSE, 1ST CENTURY AD Eros riding a goose, a type which refers to Eros conquering love as the goose was associated with Venus. Diameter: 9 mm.

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 31

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF MINERVA...

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF MINERVA STANDING, ROMAN, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A small chrome beryl intaglio showing Minerva holding a branch standing to the right, the facing side being convex while the back is more strongly cabouchoned. 9 by 5 mm.

Estimation : 300 - 500 EUR

Lot n° 32

A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO WITH A...

A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO WITH A HORSE, SASSANIAN, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD A Sassanian lapis lazuli intaglio, showing standing left looking back at an animal which is difficult to interpret, it seems to have a head and a long body. 11 by 10 mm.

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 33

A ROMAN INTAGLIO IN CARNELIAN OF...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO IN CARNELIAN OF AN EAGLE FIGHTING A SNAKE, 2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio in carnelian of an eagle fighting a snake, the eagle on the ground with its wings spread holding the tail of the snake with one claw. This type, popularised by...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 34

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF VENUS...

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF VENUS VICTRIX, 2ND CENTURY AD A chrome beryl intaglio showing Venus in the guise of Victrix with her attributes of victory, the shield, helmet and spear of Mars. As usual for the type she leans against a column. A pleasant...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 35

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing the portrait of a young man or boy facing right, draped. An adolescent portrait with a diadem might suggest the portrait of a young athlete or nobleman....

Estimation : 300 - 500 EUR

Lot n° 36

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A STANDING...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A STANDING MARS, 2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio with Mars standing to the left in full armour holding his spear and shield by side. At his feet to the left, lies a stand with a cornucopia. This is a somewhat unusual attribute...

Estimation : 100 - 200 EUR

Lot n° 37

A SASSANIAN GARNET INTAGLIO WITH...

A SASSANIAN GARNET INTAGLIO WITH A RECLINING MOUNTAIN GOAT, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD A cabouchon garnet intaglio showing a reclining mountain goat with a Pahlevi inscription around. This subject is a commonly found in Iranian and middle Eastern art throughout...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 38

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS IN...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS IN CARNELIAN, 1ST CENTURY AD A handsome carnelian intaglio showing a bust of Serapis facing left. Serapis is very well rendered with deep, bold engraving showing details on the modius on his head. Both the cults of Serapis...

Estimation : 600 - 800 EUR

Lot n° 39

A BROWN AGATE INTAGLIO OF A FAUN,...

A BROWN AGATE INTAGLIO OF A FAUN, 2ND-1ST CENTURY BC A brown agate intaglio showing the bust of a faun facing left, his bust shown nude with his crook over his shoulder. A popular Bacchic theme throughout Antiquity, the young faun with his strong stare...

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 40

A HELLENISTIC SCARABOID WITH A...

A HELLENISTIC SCARABOID WITH A LION, 3RD CENTURY BC A carnelian scaraboid with a lion at bay with a front paw raised. The scaraboid has been drilled almost certainly to make a ring bezel which could then swivel to use the seal. Orange/amber carnelian....

Estimation : 1 200 - 1 500 EUR

Lot n° 41

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH VICTORY...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH VICTORY IN A BIGA, 2ND CENTURY AD Orange coloured carnelian intaglio showing Victoria driving a slow biga to the left holding high a laurel wreath in salute. The wings of the Victory are folded down at the back of the composition....

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 42

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A SATYR, 1ST CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing a satyr playing flutes in front of a rustic shrine, in front of him is placed a small altar and some branches are seen above the shrine. Below is an exergal line upon which...

Estimation : 500 - 700 EUR

Lot n° 43

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING JUPITER...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING JUPITER SEATED WITH VICTORY, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio of Jupiter seated right on his throne holding a patera (?) in his left hand and a scepter with his right. A crudely cut gouge in front of his feet must represent...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 44

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING JUPITER...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING JUPITER SEATED WITH VICTORY, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio of Jupiter seated right on his throne holding a patera (?) in his left hand and a scepter with his right. A crudely cut gouge in front of his feet must represent...

Estimation : 700 - 900 EUR

Lot n° 45

A NICOLO INTAGLIO HEAD OF BEARDED...

A NICOLO INTAGLIO HEAD OF BEARDED MAN LEFT, 1ST CENTURY AD Nicolo intaglio of a head of a bearded man possibly a theatre mask. Diameter: 8 mm.

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 46

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH MERCURY,...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH MERCURY, 2ND CENTURY AD Red/brown intaglio with a naked Mercury standing right holding a purse and caduceus. Right arm with a fold of drapery. 12.5 by 9 mm.

Estimation : 200 - 400 EUR

Lot n° 47

A ROCK CRYSTAL INTAGLIO OF NEPTUNE,...

A ROCK CRYSTAL INTAGLIO OF NEPTUNE, 1ST CENTURY AD A rock crystal intaglio showing Neptune standing to the right holding a dolphin in his left hand and a trident in his right, the left arm is partly draped. The rock crystal has a yellowish tinge and is...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

Lot n° 48

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A FACING...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A FACING QUADRIGA, 1ST CENTURY AD An attractive carnelian intaglio showing a quadriga from the front driven by a standing victory or Nike standing with her wings outspread and holding in each hand the reins. A laurel wreath is...

Estimation : 600 - 800 EUR

Lot n° 49

A CARNELIAN SCARABOID WITH AN ENGRAVED...

A CARNELIAN SCARABOID WITH AN ENGRAVED HIPPOCAMP, 4TH CENTURY BC OR LATER A carnelian scaraboid showing a Hippocamp to the right. A common subject from Hellenistic times onwards, such a device would be used as a personal seal, possibly meaning that the...

Estimation : 800 - 1 000 EUR

Lot n° 50

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF MINERVA...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF MINERVA IN A SILVER MOUNT, 2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing a bust of Minerva or Roma draped and wearing a crested helmet. The engraving is almost exclusively rendered by cutting with a rotating wheel, a technique that...

Estimation : 400 - 600 EUR

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A SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A BUST...

A SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A BUST OF JUPITER ABOVE AN EAGLE, 1ST CENTURY AD An intaglio of sardonyx showing a bust of Jupiter flanked by a star and the crescent moon above an eagle facing with its wings spread. Here we have a type which combines all the...

A ROMAN HAEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO,...

A ROMAN HAEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO, 3RD CENTURY AD Haematite intaglio showing the standing figure of a man facing left, draped and holding a sceptre and a branch downwards. The attribution of this figure might well be Apollo as he holds a laurel branch,...

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO WITH A...

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO WITH A PEACOCK, 1ST-2ND CENTURY BC An intaglio from banded agate engraved with a peacock perched on a basin with a flower (?) in the bowl. This piece is a very good example of what is thought to be Italic or Roman Republican work....

A PLAIN CABOUCHON BANDED AGATE...

A PLAIN CABOUCHON BANDED AGATE INLAY, 1ST CENTURY AD 16 by 9 mm. PROVENANCE From a European collection formed in the 1980's.

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH A BUST OF MEN, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio in dark red jasper showing a bust of Men facing left wearing a Phrygian cap and a bipennis or labrys over his shoulder. Below the draped bust is a lunate crescent, another...

A NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH THE PORTRAIT...

A NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH THE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN, 4TH CENTURY AD Nicolo intaglio with the bust of a clean shaven young man facing left. This type of nicolo with the portrait of a young man is common enough to attempt to explain the type and its significance...

A ROMAN CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO WITH FORTUNA, 1ST CENTURY AD Intaglio in chrome beryl with a standing Fortuna holding a cornucopia and globe. Slightly convex at the front and cabouchon at the back. 10 by 6 mm.

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A GRYLLOS,...

A BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A GRYLLOS, 1ST CENTURY BC-AD A well executed gryllos showing a cockerel which has been shown with a head of a woman wearing a modius, the body represented by a bearded satyr and the wing has been transformed into a ram's head...

A SARDONYX/ AGATE CABOUCHON, 1ST...

A SARDONYX/ AGATE CABOUCHON, 1ST CENTURY AD Plain cabouchon sardonyx/agate stone for a ring. 19 by 12 mm. PROVENANCE From a European collection formed in the 1980's.

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS WITH...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS WITH EAGLE, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD An opaque carnelian intaglio showing a bust of Serapis to the left surmounting an eagle with spread wings. A popular type supposedly with soldiers, the combination of Serapis and the eagle, symbol...

A GARNET CABOUCHON INTAGLIO, WITH...

A GARNET CABOUCHON INTAGLIO, WITH TWO STANDING FIGURES, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A garnet cabouchon intaglio showing a bearded man holding a staff, behind him an attendant holding a fan above his head. Parthian (?) 12 by 8 mm.

A DARK AGATE INTAGLIO, WITH HEAD...

A DARK AGATE INTAGLIO, WITH HEAD OF TYCHE, 1ST CENTURY AD A roman intaglio showing the head of a city goddess, probably Antiochia with her mural crown and her veil. On the back we can see an attempt to start an intaglio of Athena/Minerva which for whatever...

A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF...

A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A HERM OF PRIAPUS, 1ST CENTURY BC-AD A banded agate cabouchon intaglio showing Priapus in the form of a herm. The front of his body is exposed showing his phallus half erect. His cloak covers his shoulders and he seems...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING FORTUNA SEATED, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing Fortuna seated on a throne holding a cornucopia and holding with an outstretched arm her rudder. Surface lightly oxidised with stone including some dark...

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF...

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF VICTORY, 2ND CENTURY AD A red jasper intaglio showing Victory walking left holding a wreath and palm frond. Somewhat crude wheel cut work. 10 by 8 mm.

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE WITH A GAZELLE, 2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio of an eagle tearing at a deer/gazelle in a robust wheel cut style. On the concave back we see part of a head of Heracles (?) almost certainly from a much earlier date....

A RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH A HEAD...

A RED JASPER INTAGLIO WITH A HEAD OF SILVANUS, 1ST CENTURY AD A small red jasper intaglio showing head of Silvanus, god of the woods. His coarse hair and beard betray his attributes. 9 by 6 mm. CATALOGUE NOTE Silvanus was a Roman tutelary deity of...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A BUST OF SERAPIS, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio showing a bust of Serapis Pantheos to the left. He is shown radiate in this guise which show him with the attribute of Sol. 8.5 by 6 mm. CATALOGUE NOTE Serapis was...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH SEA MONSTER, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A Roman carnelian intaglio showing a sea monster to the left. In this case we see a sea griffon in the usual pose of the tail being curved upwards. The technique used here is to colour the...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A WOMAN, ANTONINE 2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio showing the bust of a woman facing left. She is draped and although the wheel cut technique does not allow for much detail, she has the appearance of women as seen in the...

AN AGATE CAMEO OF A BUST OF APOLLO,...

AN AGATE CAMEO OF A BUST OF APOLLO, 1ST/2ND CENTURY AD A cameo made from banded agate showing a bust of Apollo facing right. The bust is draped and wearing a laurel wreath with a large tie and bow at the back of the head. The use of a thin stone with...

A BLUE GLASS SCARABOID SHOWING...

A BLUE GLASS SCARABOID SHOWING A MAN FIGHTING A LION, 6TH CENTURY BC A blue glass scaraboid showing a man, probably representing a ruler, fighting a lion which stands rampant in from of him. Above there is a winged solar disc. Framed by a linear device...

A ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH A...

A ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO WITH A MUSE, 1ST CENTURY AD A nicolo intaglio with a standing Muse holding an attribute, possibly a scroll meaning that the representation is likely to be Clio muse of history. 10 by 8 mm. PROVENANCE From a European collection...

A BANDED AGATE ROMAN INTAGLIO OF...

A BANDED AGATE ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A banded agate or sardonyx intaglio showing Serapis standing right. In the fields are four letters of Himyaritic script added contemporaneously. This is a good example of a Roman intaglio being...

A LATE ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO, 4TH...

A LATE ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO, 4TH CENTURY AD A garnet intaglio showing the portrait of a young man facing left. The stone is a well formed cabouchon garnet carefully scalloped out at the back to make a convex surface in order to give a lighter colour...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING THE BUSTS OF THE DIOSCURI, 1ST CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing the busts of Castor and Pollux facing each other wearing their caps. Captured with a neat and precise hand this small intaglio makes up in style...

A FRAGMENTARY CAMEO OF EROS WITH...

A FRAGMENTARY CAMEO OF EROS WITH A TORCH, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A fragment of a cameo carved from banded agate showing Eros in mourning leaning on a downturned torch. The missing part of this cameo might have had another Eros in a similar pose given that...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WOMAN...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WOMAN WITH TREE, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing a woman picking fruit from a tree which arches over her. She holds a cornucopia which suggests that she might be Abundance filling her horn. 12.5 by 9.5 mm.

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF JUPITER...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF JUPITER FLANKED BY FORTUNA AND VICTORIA, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A charming carnelian intaglio showing Jupiter seated on this throne facing right, receiving a wreath from Victory who also holds a palm frond. Behind him stands...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING AN EROS RIDING A GOOSE, 1ST CENTURY AD Eros riding a goose, a type which refers to Eros conquering love as the goose was associated with Venus. Diameter: 9 mm.

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF MINERVA...

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF MINERVA STANDING, ROMAN, 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD A small chrome beryl intaglio showing Minerva holding a branch standing to the right, the facing side being convex while the back is more strongly cabouchoned. 9 by 5 mm.

A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO WITH A...

A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO WITH A HORSE, SASSANIAN, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD A Sassanian lapis lazuli intaglio, showing standing left looking back at an animal which is difficult to interpret, it seems to have a head and a long body. 11 by 10 mm.

A ROMAN INTAGLIO IN CARNELIAN OF...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO IN CARNELIAN OF AN EAGLE FIGHTING A SNAKE, 2ND CENTURY AD A Roman intaglio in carnelian of an eagle fighting a snake, the eagle on the ground with its wings spread holding the tail of the snake with one claw. This type, popularised by...

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF VENUS...

A CHROME BERYL INTAGLIO OF VENUS VICTRIX, 2ND CENTURY AD A chrome beryl intaglio showing Venus in the guise of Victrix with her attributes of victory, the shield, helmet and spear of Mars. As usual for the type she leans against a column. A pleasant...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH...

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio showing the portrait of a young man or boy facing right, draped. An adolescent portrait with a diadem might suggest the portrait of a young athlete or nobleman....

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A STANDING...

A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A STANDING MARS, 2ND CENTURY AD A carnelian intaglio with Mars standing to the left in full armour holding his spear and shield by side. At his feet to the left, lies a stand with a cornucopia. This is a somewhat unusual attribute...

A SASSANIAN GARNET INTAGLIO WITH...

A SASSANIAN GARNET INTAGLIO WITH A RECLINING MOUNTAIN GOAT, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD A cabouchon garnet intaglio showing a reclining mountain goat with a Pahlevi inscription around. This subject is a commonly found in Iranian and middle Eastern art throughout...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS IN...

A ROMAN INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS IN CARNELIAN, 1ST CENTURY AD A handsome carnelian intaglio showing a bust of Serapis facing left. Serapis is very well rendered with deep, bold engraving showing details on the modius on his head. Both the cults of Serapis...

A BROWN AGATE INTAGLIO OF A FAUN,...