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Intaglio. Bust of Homer seen from the front
1st century BC 1…
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Lot no. 17
Intaglio. Bust of Homer seen from the front
1st century BC 1st century AD AD
Nicolo agate
H. 1.52 cm
Slight lack at the edge
Presented on its wood and crimson velvet mounting dating from the early 20th century, with an impression and a label: ( ) ONCE MORRISSON COLL.
On the back inscription in graphite: 58 104. £25
Published:
Christie's 29 June 1898, Alfred Morrison Collection, no. 96
A. Furtwängler, die antiken Gemmen (Leipzig-Berlin,1900), plate LXVI, no. 9
Provenance :
Alfred Morison Collection (1821-1897)
Purchased by "Do" during the latter's sale
Arthur Evans Collection (1851-1941)
An early roman nicolo depicting the head of Homer facing
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