Roman Intaglios and Cameos
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ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD PENDANT II c. A.D. Small ellipsoidal rim turned inward; conical bezel-setting containing a conical rock crystal gem. Flat intaglio depicts iunctio dextrarum, ears of wheat, poppy above and cornucopia from both sides. 6 x 16 x 18 mm. SOLD |
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381 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND BRONZE RING III c. A.D. A hoop widening towards horizontally protruding and rounded shoulders, decorated with longitudinal flutes. An ellipsoid shield with carnelian intaglio depicting draped bust of Helios in radiate crown. 20 x 18 mm. SOLD |
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382 ROMAN GARNET AND BRONZE RING I c. A.D. Hoop, rounded on the outside, expanding into oval bezel with convex garnet intaglio depicting standing figure of Minerva holding Victoria, spear and shield behind her back. 21 x 24 mm. SOLD |
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367 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND GOLD PENDANT II c. A.D. Convex carnelian set in oval box-type shield with beaded wire band. Ribbed wide loop soldered to the back and folded over. Intaglio depicts two opposing standing Victorias with wreath in their outstretched hands over altar. 16 x 15 mm. SOLD |
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366 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND GOLD PENDANT II c. A.D. Flat carnelian set in oval box-type shield with twisted wire boarder. Ribbed wide loop soldered to the back and folded over. Intaglio depicts standing figure of Fortuna. Wearing chiton, holding cornucopia in her left hand and ears of wheat in right hand. Ship’s rudder by her right leg. 13 x 16 mm. SOLD |
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209 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND GOLD AND SILVER RING III-IV c. A.D. Hoop of a thin silver band with two short grooves on each shoulder. Gold, round shield with a shallow bezel with a perimeter of incised dots around a carnelian cabochon engraved with Eros drawing a bow. Most of the hoop is missing. 7 x 7 mm for intaglio. SOLD |
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368 ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD PENDANT II c. A.D. Convex rock crystal set in oval box-type shield with twisted wire boarder. Ribbed wide loop soldered to the back and folded over. Intaglio unconventionally faces gold background. Depicts two figures : Minerva standing to front with spear in right hand, shield by her feet and helmet in left hand; Fortuna stands to right holding cornucopia in her left hand and rudder in her right. Lateral crack. 18 x 20 mm. SOLD |
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380 ROMAN GARNET AND GOLD RING I c. A.D. Hollow hoop, rounded on the outside, expanding into oval bezel with convex garnet intaglio depicting female portrait bust facing right with hair knotted behind. 20 x 16 mm. SOLD |
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169 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND BRONZE RING II c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band with triangular cross section, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat carnelian engraved with standing figure of Minerva holding Victoria, spear and shield behind her back. Short ground line. 19 x 21 mm, 7 x 10 mm for intaglio. For the same type of rings see " Roman jewelry, A Collection of National Archaeological Museum-Sofia " by L. Ruseva-Prokoska, 1991, cat. # 276. SOLD |
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170 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND BRONZE RING II c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band with triangular cross section widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat carnelian engraved with standing deity on a short ground line holding rudder and uncertain attribute. ¾ of the hoop is missing. 7 x 9 mm for intaglio. For the same type rings see " Roman jewelry. A Collection of National Archaeological Museum-Sofia " by L. Ruseva-Prokoska, 1991, cat. # 276. $ 325 |
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ROMAN CARNELIAN AND BRONZE RING II c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band with triangular cross section widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat carnelian engraved with a cornucopia. 1/4 of the hoop is missing. 6 x 8 mm for intaglio. For the same type rings see " Roman jewelry. A Collection of National Archaeological Museum-Sofia " by L. Ruseva-Prokoska, 1991, cat. # 276. SOLD |
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383 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat carnelian engraved with Hermes' bust left. Caduceus behind him. 1/2 of the hoop is missing. 6 x 8 mm for the gem. SOLD |
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178 ROMAN JASPER AND BRONZE RING III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, with triangular cross section, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat jasper engraved with iunctio dextrarum and ears of wheat and poppy. 1/2 of the hoop is missing. 6 x 9 mm for gem. For a similar gem see " Roman jewelry. A Collection of National Archaeological Museum-Sofia " by L. Ruseva-Prokoska, 1991, cat. # 208. $ 400 |
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ROMAN CARNELIAN AND IRON RING II c. A.D. Ellipsoid hoop (fragment) with round carnelian gem engraved with pomegranate and two ears of wheat. Heavily oxidized. 10 x 9 mm for the gem. $ 400 |
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177 ROMAN CARNELIAN AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat carnelian engraved with an eagle with spread wings. Most of the hoop is missing. 6 x 9 mm for the gem. SOLD |
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373 SASSANIAN STAMP SEAL V-VI c. A.D. Chalcedony, hemispherical, pierced. Depicts ram walking left, tree to the left, star above. Deposits of copper oxides. 20 x 23 x 27 mm. SOLD |
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420 SASSANIAN STAMP SEAL V-VI c. A.D. Carnelian, hemispherical, pierced. Depicts winged bull left, star to the left, star above. 10 x 15 x 17 mm. $ 550 |
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174 ROMAN GLASS INTAGLIO I c. A.D. A flat, oval, clear, light green glass depicting a lion attacking a stag. 11 x 9 mm. $ 350 |
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211 ROMAN GLASS INTAGLIO I c. A.D. Flat, oval, clear light blue-green glass depicting crouching, nude bearded figure (Satyr?) holding lekythos in his left hand. 6 x 7 mm. SOLD |
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190 ROMAN GLASS INTAGLIO I c. B.C.-I c. A.D. Flat, oval, clear light yellow glass depicting standing figure of Tyche. Wearing chiton, holding cornucopia in her left hand and ears of wheat in right hand. Ship’s rudder by her right leg. 8 x 5 mm. $ 600 |
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179 ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with flat glass depicting bust of Athena in profile to the left. She wears a crested helmet high on her head with long hair along her neck; chiton adorned with her aegis which is rendered by crosshatching. Most of the hoop is missing. 6 x 8 mm for the glass. SOLD |
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180 ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with flat glass depicting standing deity holding attribute in her right hand. Most of the hoop is missing. 7 x 4 mm for the glass. $ 150 |
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181 ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with flat glass depicting standing nude male deity holding uncertain attributes in both hands. Mercury with caduceus and money bag ? Most of the hoop is missing. 9 x 6 mm for the glass. $ 175 |
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182 ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with flat glass depicting a head in profile to the left. Most of the hoop is missing. 8 x 6 mm for the glass. $ 150 |
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185 TWO ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RINGS III c. A.D. One with oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with truncated cone, blue glass intaglio. Another one with oval hoop of a thin band and an ellipsoid shield with glass cabochon. Most of the hoop is missing on both. To 8 x 8 mm for the glass. SOLD |
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ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with flat glass depicting standing figure. 18 x 13 mm. SOLD |
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183 ROMAN GLASS AND BRONZE RING II-III c. A.D. Oval hoop of a thin band, widening towards the shoulders. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with flat glass depicting draped bust of Helios left in radiate crown. Most of the hoop is missing. 5 x 6 mm for the glass. $ 175 |
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