Lot Essay
Cf. M. Henig, A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites, Oxford, 1978, p. 187, no. 7, for similar.
.jpg?w=1)
1ST CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO OF ZEUS AND EAGLE
1ST CENTURY A.D.
Cut with the enthroned Zeus holding a spear and patera in extended hand, with eagle at his feet, in later ring setting
1.5 x 1.0 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop
1ST CENTURY A.D.
Cut with the enthroned Zeus holding a spear and patera in extended hand, with eagle at his feet, in later ring setting
1.5 x 1.0 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis