A gold ring set with a rare Roman amethyst cameo. Mask of Bacchus.
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A gold ring set with a rare Roman amethyst cameo. Mask of Bacchus.
A gold ring set with a rare Roman amethyst cameo. Mask of Bacchus.
Date 1st century BC - 1st century AD
Epoque Roman
Origine STOCK, London
Dimension 1.5 x 1.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
The face of the young god has a rounded shape, with hair gathered and adorned with ivy leaves. The Bacchic subject fits well with the variety of the stone, a splendid mirror-polished dark purple amethyst. Allegory of the wine and Dionysiac rituals.
The work is engraved in high relief and inspired by the influence of the late Hellenistic Greek style.
Slight wear marks. Beautiful conservation.
The work is engraved in high relief and inspired by the influence of the late Hellenistic Greek style.
Slight wear marks. Beautiful conservation.
Date: 1st century BC - 1st century AD
Epoque: Roman
Origine: STOCK, London
Dimension: 1.5 x 1.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
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