Wednesday dec 9 2020, 2 pm GMT (3 pm CEST)
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
LOT 146:
A roman carnelian intaglio. Priapic scene.
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Start price:
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440
Estimated price :
€500 - €800
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Priapic scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 3 mm
The standing male character is turned to the left and is depicted in the act of worshipping a priapean phallic herm. Apotropaic and votive scene referable to the cult of Priapus. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
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