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LOT 0619

Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Spes

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (0.74 grams, 13 mm).

Standing and facing left with her right hand raised an holding a budding flower; inscription in Greek 'KAΛ(OΣ)' (= beautiful) on the left.

Provenance

Ex R. Sebastia Coch (1908-1969) collection, Barcelona; thence by descent.
English art market, 2018.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00143341.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Boardman, J., Greek Gems and Finger Rings, Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 1970 (2001), nos.228, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0619

Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Spes

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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