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LOT 0164

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,057

ROMAN GLASS DANCING GIRL CAMEO
1ST-3RD CENTURY AD
3/4" (2.58 grams, 21mm).

A discoid black cameo with reserved image of a nude Maenad seen from behind, standing with head turned, blowing an aulos, mantle extending from the shoulders; below, a band of magical Greek pseudo-text (?) 'IXΩΩΩεΩΠΩΘ'.

PROVENANCE:
From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s; formerly the property of a Harley Street professional.

CONDITION