A ROMAN GREEN CHROME-CHALCEDONY OVAL INTAGLIO OF SOCRATES, showing the profile head of the philosopher with characteristic balding head, full curling beard and snub nose, in modern ring setting, circa 1st Century B.C./A.D. | Christie's

Lot 451

451

A ROMAN GREEN CHROME-CHALCEDONY OVAL INTAGLIO OF SOCRATES, showing the profile head of the philosopher with characteristic balding head, full curling beard and snub nose, in modern ring setting, circa 1st Century B.C./A.D.

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A ROMAN GREEN CHROME-CHALCEDONY OVAL INTAGLIO OF SOCRATES, showing the profile head of the philosopher with characteristic balding head, full curling beard and snub nose, in modern ring setting, circa 1st Century B.C./A.D.
intaglio ¾in. (1.8cm.) long
Finger size U

Lot Essay

Cf. G. M. A. Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans, London, 1971, pp. 85-87, nos. 416-429

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