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LOT 0174

Roman Agate Cameo of Minerva

2ND-EARLY 3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (19 grams, 42 mm).

With reserved classical profile female bust wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, and a stola fastened on the shoulder by a disc brooch, small mask (gorgoneion) to the breast; reverse degraded.

Provenance

UK private collection, 1980s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11960-209860.

Literature

Cf. Spier, J., Ancient Gems and Finger rings, catalogue of the collections, the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, no.451 (head of Minerva).

CONDITION

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LOT 0174

Roman Agate Cameo of Minerva

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470

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