Lot Essay
For a similar example of Hygieia with falling drapery, cf. Maaskant-Kleibrink, Royal Coin Cabinet, p. 159, no. 287; and Richter, Gems of the Romans, p. 38, no. 128.
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AUGUSTAN PERIOD, LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.
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A ROMAN CORNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH HYGIEIA
AUGUSTAN PERIOD, LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.
With Hygieia, standing in profile, naked except for a mantle draped around her legs and over her right arm, holding out a phiale and coiled snake, in early 19th Century ring setting
2.2 x 1.2 cm.; 1.6 cm. across inner hoop
AUGUSTAN PERIOD, LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.
With Hygieia, standing in profile, naked except for a mantle draped around her legs and over her right arm, holding out a phiale and coiled snake, in early 19th Century ring setting
2.2 x 1.2 cm.; 1.6 cm. across inner hoop
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