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*A Roman red jasper intaglio from the Sangiorgi collection. Bust of a man.

£ 7500

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*A Roman red jasper intaglio from the Sangiorgi collection. Bust of a man.

£ 7500

Intaglio: 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm (0 ⁵/₈ x 0 ¹/₂ x 0 ¹/₈ inches)
Roman imperial, 2nd-3rd century A.D.

This lot is sold under temporary import status.

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.
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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