Agate Cameo with a Portrait of a Hellenistic Ruler

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1st century B.C. Detailed bust of a man with his curly hair secured by tainia with the ends hanging behind his neck, aquiline nose and prominent chin, tryphe still visible. Cf. similar portraits in Go?y?niak, P., Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus, Oxford, 2020, figs.979a,980, 981 and 995. 0.75 grams, 17 mm (5/8 in.). Formerly in a private collection of an European lady, 1970s-1980s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13306-257801 TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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