Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)., Italy
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Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 203:
A roman carnelian intaglio. Mercury on the ram with a scorpion.
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Sold for: £420
Start price:
£
380
Estimated price :
€400 - €800
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Mercury on the ram with a scorpion.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
12 x 15 x 3 mm
The magical and astrological depiction is formed by: on top, Mercury riding a ram and holding a caduceus with the left hand, the purse witht the right; on the lower part, a scorpion. Attractive color of the stone. Wear marks. Rare.
U.K. private collection
