Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Voir la traductionRomain antique Cornaline Intaglio (Sans Prix de Réserve)
Nº 88099047
A finely carved Ancient Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a standing female figure, draped, facing left. Behind her, there appears to be a vessel, likely an amphora. She holds some kind of accoutrement in her hand. The reverse is covered by rusting, perhaps from an iron fitting, and earthly encrustations, which continues up the sides of the carnelian and in the engraving. The base of the carnelian features a solid white striation and has been chipped. The intaglio features further chipping and scratches on the surface.
Please note the impression is for reference only.
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: (circa) L 1.3cm x W 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 carnelian intaglio depicting a standing female figure, draped, facing left. Behind her, there appears to be a vessel, likely an amphora. She holds some kind of accoutrement in her hand. The reverse is covered by rusting, perhaps from an iron fitting, and earthly encrustations, which continues up the sides of the carnelian and in the engraving. The base of the carnelian features a solid white striation and has been chipped. The intaglio features further chipping and scratches on the surface.
Please note the impression is for reference only.
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: (circa) L 1.3cm x W 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
Voir la traductionWell received: thank you very much!
Voir la traductionThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Voir la traductionMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Voir la traductionThank you ++++
Voir la traductionProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Voir la traductionnice pieces, thank you!
Voir la traductionAmazing pieces of art
Voir la traductionThe 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.
Voir la traductionbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Voir la traductionPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Voir la traductionVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Voir la traductionParfait! Merci...
Voir la traductionExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Voir la traductionVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Voir la traductionGod quality. Fast delivery
Voir la traductionPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Voir la traductionLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Voir la traductionCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Voir la traductionMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Voir la traductionExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Voir la traductionEverything 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.
Voir la traductionperfect, even better than in picture
Voir la traductionAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Voir la traductionMentions légales
Le vendeur garantit que l'objet a été obtenu légalement et est en mesure de le prouver. Le vendeur a été informé par Catawiki qu'il devait fournir les documents requis par les dispositions législatives et réglementaires de son pays de résidence. Le vendeur garantit qu’il est autorisé à vendre/exporter cet objet. Le vendeur fournira à l'acheteur toutes les informations connues sur la provenance de l'objet. Le vendeur veillera à ce que tous les permis nécessaires soient (déjà) obtenus. Le vendeur informera immédiatement l'acheteur en cas de retard dans l'obtention de ces permis.
Le vendeur garantit que l'objet a été obtenu légalement et est en mesure de le prouver. Le vendeur a été informé par Catawiki qu'il devait fournir les documents requis par les dispositions législatives et réglementaires de son pays de résidence. Le vendeur garantit qu’il est autorisé à vendre/exporter cet objet. Le vendeur fournira à l'acheteur toutes les informations connues sur la provenance de l'objet. Le vendeur veillera à ce que tous les permis nécessaires soient (déjà) obtenus. Le vendeur informera immédiatement l'acheteur en cas de retard dans l'obtention de ces permis.