Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Katso käännösMuinainen Rooma Akaatti Intaglio Marsin kanssa
Nro. 88549097
A finely carved ancient Roman agate intaglio depicting a helmeted male figure, likely Mars, with a sceptre or a spear. There is a shield before him, and he is wearing a short tunic. Mars's left hand is outstretched in front of him, holding something up. According to iconographic tradition, it could be a smaller-scale personification of Victory. The reverse of the gemstone is highly polished and undecorated. The agate stone presents with a striking orange hue. Some encrustations remain on the surface. Hairline crack to the reverse. There is a chip to the left of Mars, that doesn't damage the image. This piece is supplied with a museum-quality impression.
The term intaglio refers to a small image that has been engraved into a gemstone and usually set in a piece of jewellery, most commonly a ring. Such artistic form has its origin in Sumer in the 4th millennium BC, with the appearance of cylinder and stamp seals, whereby decorations and patterns were engraved into soft stones. During the Hellenistic period and the early Roman Empire, the art of intaglio reached its apogee, with there being a steady decline in craftsmanship in the late Imperial Rome, until a revival of interest with the Byzantine and during the Renaissance.
Measurements: L 1.4cm x W 1.1cm
Provenance: From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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A finely carved ancient Roman agate intaglio depicting a helmeted male figure, likely Mars, with a sceptre or a spear. There is a shield before him, and he is wearing a short tunic. Mars's left hand is outstretched in front of him, holding something up. According to iconographic tradition, it could be a smaller-scale personification of Victory. The reverse of the gemstone is highly polished and undecorated. The agate stone presents with a striking orange hue. Some encrustations remain on the surface. Hairline crack to the reverse. There is a chip to the left of Mars, that doesn't damage the image. This piece is supplied with a museum-quality impression.
The term intaglio refers to a small image that has been engraved into a gemstone and usually set in a piece of jewellery, most commonly a ring. Such artistic form has its origin in Sumer in the 4th millennium BC, with the appearance of cylinder and stamp seals, whereby decorations and patterns were engraved into soft stones. During the Hellenistic period and the early Roman Empire, the art of intaglio reached its apogee, with there being a steady decline in craftsmanship in the late Imperial Rome, until a revival of interest with the Byzantine and during the Renaissance.
Measurements: L 1.4cm x W 1.1cm
Provenance: From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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livraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Katso käännösWell received: thank you very much!
Katso käännösThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Katso käännösMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Katso käännösThank you ++++
Katso käännösProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Katso käännösnice pieces, thank you!
Katso käännösAmazing pieces of art
Katso käännösThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
Katso käännösbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Katso käännösPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Katso käännösVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Katso käännösParfait! Merci...
Katso käännösExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Katso käännösVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Katso käännösGod quality. Fast delivery
Katso käännösPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Katso käännösLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Katso käännösCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Katso käännösMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Katso käännösExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Katso käännösEverything was ok with the Roman collar. It was a present and my friend was delightful with it. The only thing is the IMPORT TAXES from UK to Spain. This affected to final price and the delivery time.
Katso käännösperfect, even better than in picture
Katso käännösAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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