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    Roman portrait intaglio in a carnelian gemstone

    $230 (approx conversion from £180)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman intaglio, dating to the 3rd century A.D. It is simply cut with a profile portrait of an emperor. He is depicted wearing a laurel crown, the stylistic facial features make it hard to attribute to a particular emperor, but Severus Alexander or Elagabalus would certainly fit! Originally this intaglio would have been set into a bronze or silver ring, used as a private signature to seal letters. Today it has survived in good excavated condition, suitable for remounting if one so wishes.

    OBJECT: Intaglio

    CULTURE: Roman

    DATE: c. 3rd century A.D.

    MATERIAL: Carnelian

    SIZE: 12mm x 8mm x 5mm 

    WEIGHT: 0.82 grams

    PROVENANCE: Ex. Old Rheinland-Pfalz collection, 1970-1999.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    10937 (AB-29772)

    Period

    Ancient

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