A large Roman green chalcedony intaglio. The Three Graces.
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A large Roman green chalcedony intaglio. The Three Graces.
A large Roman green chalcedony intaglio. The Three Graces.
Date 1st - 2nd century A.D.
Period Roman
Origin London, STOCK
Medium green chalcedony
Dimension 1.9 cm (0³/₄ inches)
Beautiful ancient depiction of the Three Graces engraved on a large slightly burnt gemstone. On the back, a small chip. In the foreground, a female figure seen from behind turned slightly in three-quarters with her face in profile to the right. In the background, the other two figures: the one on the left holds ears of wheat and poppy flowers, the one on the right a globe; next to it, two small altars.
Beautiful conservation. Slight wear marks.
Beautiful conservation. Slight wear marks.
Date: 1st - 2nd century A.D.
Period: Roman
Origin: London, STOCK
Medium: green chalcedony
Dimension: 1.9 cm (0³/₄ inches)
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