Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Se oversettelseRomersk antikk Ametyst Dyptrykk med hegre og byste
Nr. 88549799
A finely carved ancient Roman amethyst intaglio depicting a heron and a bust. The back of the bird's body transforms into a male bust, with a fish behind. The reverse is highly polished and undecorated. The amethyst presents with a beautiful translucent purple. Some minor scratches to the surface as consistent with its age. 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 1.1cm 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 amethyst intaglio depicting a heron and a bust. The back of the bird's body transforms into a male bust, with a fish behind. The reverse is highly polished and undecorated. The amethyst presents with a beautiful translucent purple. Some minor scratches to the surface as consistent with its age. 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 1.1cm 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
Se oversettelseWell received: thank you very much!
Se oversettelseThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Se oversettelseMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Se oversettelseThank you ++++
Se oversettelseProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Se oversettelsenice pieces, thank you!
Se oversettelseAmazing pieces of art
Se oversettelseThe 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.
Se oversettelsebien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Se oversettelsePrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Se oversettelseVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Se oversettelseParfait! Merci...
Se oversettelseExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Se oversettelseVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Se oversettelseGod quality. Fast delivery
Se oversettelsePrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Se oversettelseLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Se oversettelseCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Se oversettelseMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Se oversettelseExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Se oversettelseEverything 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.
Se oversettelseperfect, even better than in picture
Se oversettelseAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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Selger garanterer og kan bevise at objektet ble lovlig skaffet. Selger ble informert av Catawiki at de måtte skaffe dokumentasjonen som er påkrevd av lover og regler i deres bostedsland. Selger garanterer og har rett til å selge/eksportere dette objektet. Selger må skaffe all herkomst informasjon som er kjent for objektet til kjøper. Selger forsikrer at alle nødvendige tillatelser er/vil bli skaffet. Selger vil informere kjøper umiddelbart om det er forsinkelser ved å få tak i slike tillatelser.