Ancient Roman Sard Intaglio with Leaping Animals

GBP 150.00

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Object Description

An Ancient Roman intaglio carved from dark sard, adorned with a portrayal of stylised leaping animals. The intaglio is oval in shape, featuring a polished, flat reverse, short even sides, and a gently convex obverse with carinated shoulders surrounding the central scene. Fine incisions depict a large, tailed quadruped, likely a bull, leaping across the field with its head turned backwards towards a smaller animal beneath, likely a dog, portrayed springing from its hind legs. The intaglio features some very minor wear to the surface and a small indentation to one side. This piece is supplied with a museum-quality impression.

NB: Measurements are for the intaglio only.

Date: Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD

Object History

From a Swiss collection, 1980s onwards. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

Object Condition

Very fine. Minor wear to the surface. Small indentation to one side.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.3 x H:1 x D:0.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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