Description
INTAGLIO WITH A YOUNG MAN'S HEAD Roman art, 1st-2nd century AD Carnelian L. 17 mm The gem, cut from a dark red carnelian, is elliptical in shape. The decoration engraved in slight relief in the hollow reproduces the head and neck of a young man with short hair; these are styled in small, very detailed strands. The shape of the face is well rounded. Very good condition, minimal chips. Provenance Formerly, French private collection, acquired in 1995, then by descent, private collection, 1998. A roman carnelian intaglio. Head of a man turned left. Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D.
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INTAGLIO WITH A YOUNG MAN'S HEAD Roman art, 1st-2nd century AD Carnelian L. 17 mm The gem, cut from a dark red carnelian, is elliptical in shape. The decoration engraved in slight relief in the hollow reproduces the head and neck of a young man with short hair; these are styled in small, very detailed strands. The shape of the face is well rounded. Very good condition, minimal chips. Provenance Formerly, French private collection, acquired in 1995, then by descent, private collection, 1998. A roman carnelian intaglio. Head of a man turned left. Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D.
