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Intaglio. A philosopher seated in profile, reading a volumen…
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Lot no. 13
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Intaglio. A philosopher seated in profile, reading a volumen, with a human skull in front of him on a base, and a flying butterfly just above.
1st c. BC - 1st c. AD
Sardony
H. 1.2 cm
Presented on its wood and crimson velvet mounting dating from the early 20th century, with an imprint and a label: ( ) MEDITATION ON DEATH AND THE IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL IS HERE SYMBOLISED. FINE ROMAN WORK OF THE EARLY EMPIRE
On the back inscribed in graphite: £57 24
An early roman carnelian intaglio depicting a philosopher
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