Large Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Hercules

拍品描述

1st-2nd century A.D. Ellipsoid type with incuse design of Hercules standing under the tree of Hesperides, holding one of the apples; repaired; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. similar images of Hermes in Go?y?niak, P., Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus, Oxford, 2020, figs.543-546. 3.2 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. 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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