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*A Roman carnelian intaglio from the Sangiorgi collection. Youth.
*A Roman carnelian intaglio from the Sangiorgi collection. Youth.
Date 1st century A.D.
Period Roman imperial
Origin London, consignment, Temporary Import
Medium Carnelian
Dimension 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ x 0¹/₈ inches)
Facing left with the typical julio-claudian features; short hair framing the face, long thin nose, small chin. Presence of globular elements. Beautiful colour of the stone. Wear marks.
Date: 1st century A.D.
Period: Roman imperial
Origin: London, consignment, Temporary Import
Medium: Carnelian
Dimension: 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ x 0¹/₈ inches)
Provenance: Formerly in the Sangiorgi collection, acquired in the late 19th-early 20th century
Ex Christie's NY, 06/12/2007, lot 322.
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