Lot Essay
The butterfuly was a symbol of the soul and the brevity of life. For a similar example see no. 155 in Henig, Classical Gems, Ancient and Modern Intaglios and Cameos in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
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ITALIC-ROMAN REPUBLIC, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
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A ROMAN GARNET RING STONE
italic-roman republic, circa 1st century b.c.
The high convex stone engraved with a butterfly in profile to the right, the raised wing ornamented with dots
.13/32 in. (1 cm) long
italic-roman republic, circa 1st century b.c.
The high convex stone engraved with a butterfly in profile to the right, the raised wing ornamented with dots
.13/32 in. (1 cm) long