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*A Roman red jasper intaglio from the Sangiorgi collection. Bust of a man.
*A Roman red jasper intaglio from the Sangiorgi collection. Bust of a man.
Period Roman imperial
Origin London, consignment, Temporary Import, TA
Medium red jasper
Dimension 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ x 0¹/₈ inches)
Engraved with a draped portrait bust of an Emperor, perhaps Gordian III, in profile to the left, and characterized by short hair, beard and moustache. The fronthead wrinkled, long arched eyebrow, lided eye and semi-opened mouth. The bust draped. Traces of patina and wear marks.
Beautiful conservation.
Beautiful conservation.
Period: Roman imperial
Origin: London, consignment, Temporary Import, TA
Medium: red jasper
Dimension: 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.2 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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