Lot Essay
The parrot is the bird associated with Dionysos, god of wine, cf. Maaskant-Kleibrink, Royal Coin Cabinet, pp. 228-229, nos. 564-565 for similar.
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2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN CORNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A PARROT
2ND CENTURY A.D.
With figure of a parrot standing on a branch, in early 19th Century ring setting
0.9 x 0.7 cm.; 1.6 cm. across inner hoop
2ND CENTURY A.D.
With figure of a parrot standing on a branch, in early 19th Century ring setting
0.9 x 0.7 cm.; 1.6 cm. across inner hoop
Special notice
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