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*A Roman red jasper intaglio from the Sangiorgi Collection. Gryllos.
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*A Roman red jasper intaglio from the Sangiorgi Collection. Gryllos.

Anthea Fine Arts

Date 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.

Period Roman

Origin London, consignment, Temporary Import, TA

Medium red jasper

Dimension 1.4 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm (0¹/₂ x 0³/₄ x 0¹/₈ inches)

The hybrid effigy is composed by a mask of a youth conjoined with two masks of bearded Silenus. The bald head forming by them and forming a crested helmet. In the field, a pedum. Slight wear marks.

Date: 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.

Period: Roman

Origin: London, consignment, Temporary Import, TA

Medium: red jasper

Dimension: 1.4 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm (0¹/₂ x 0³/₄ x 0¹/₈ inches)

Provenance: Formerly Sangiorgi collection, acquired in the late 19th-early 20th century
Ex Christie's NY, 06/12/200, lot 335


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