Lot Essay
Cf. G. M. A. Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans, London, 1971, pp. 51-2, no. 230; and J. Boardman, Engraved Gems: The Ionides Collection, London, 1968, p. 95, no. 28 for a similar scene.
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A ROMAN GLASS CAMEO SET IN GILDED BRONZE MOUNT
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
The scene carved in the white layer on dark blue background, a nereid shown in back view with head in profile, her mantle loosely draped around her legs and flowing beneath her, riding on the back of a hippocamp, traces of iridescence on background, the oval box-mount with loop attachment to each side (one now missing)
1.5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) across max. incl. mount
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
The scene carved in the white layer on dark blue background, a nereid shown in back view with head in profile, her mantle loosely draped around her legs and flowing beneath her, riding on the back of a hippocamp, traces of iridescence on background, the oval box-mount with loop attachment to each side (one now missing)
1.5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) across max. incl. mount