1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN DARK GREEN STONE INTAGLIO WITH HEAD OF PLATO
1ST CENTURY A.D.
Cut with the bearded profile portrait head of the philospher wearing a wreath, in later ring setting
1 x 0.7 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop

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Lot Essay

A follower of a particular school of philosophy might wear the founder's portrait.
Cf. M. Maaskant-Kleibrink, Catalogue of the Engraved Gems in the Royal Coin Cabinet The Hague, The Hague, 1978, p. 167, no. 320, for similar.

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