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Ancient Roman Cornelian Intaglio engraved with a Sculptor

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Ancient Roman Cornelian Intaglio engraved with a Sculptor

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Description

Roman, 1st century B.C.

Calcified Cornelian

L: 1.3 cm

Serial: 21260

Provenance: Ex - Swiss private collection, acquired prior to 1972

The flat oval stone engraved with a sculptor standing before a statue on a cylindrical plinth, the sculptor bearded, nude but for a mantle, tools in his hands, on a groundline.

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Ancient Roman Cornelian Intaglio engraved with a Sculptor

Name: Ancient Roman Cornelian Intaglio engraved with a Sculptor
SKU: 175021053
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

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