A ROMAN DARK AMBER POLISHED GLASS INTAGLIO WITH PERSEUS
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A ROMAN DARK AMBER POLISHED GLASS INTAGLIO WITH PERSEUS

CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN DARK AMBER POLISHED GLASS INTAGLIO WITH PERSEUS
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
The flat surface engraved with the figure of Perseus, nude except for a chlamys draped over his right arm, weight on the left leg, in his outstretched left arm he holds the head of Medusa, his head turned to the right gazing at the barbed sword (harpe) he holds in his right hand, in later ring setting
1.3 x 1.1 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop
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