A ROMAN ONYX CAMEO WITH CHARIOT
A ROMAN ONYX CAMEO WITH CHARIOT
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A ROMAN ONYX CAMEO WITH CHARIOT

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN ONYX CAMEO WITH CHARIOT
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Cameo: 5⁄8 in. (1.5 cm.) wide
ring size N
來源
European collection, late 20th Century (based on the ring mount).

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Claudio Corsi
Claudio Corsi Specialist, Head of Department

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The unusual scene shows a biga racing to the right with the vanquished foe lying on the ground in front with arms raised for protection. The slightly crude but very effective carving is typical of the late 2nd - early 3rd century production, cf. M. Henig, The Content Cameos, p. 75, no. 135.

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