ID 986943
Lot 5075 | Bernsteinring mit Hundedarstellung, römisch, 2. - 3. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 300
Provenienz: Aus österreichischer Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1990er Jahren im Kunsthandel.
A Roman amber ring with a depiction of a dog, 2nd - 3rd century
Opaque ring in light brown amber. The solid ring shank widening upwards to the shoulder. The bezel with a portrait of a recumbent dog, painstakingly drawn and highly detailed, turning his head back to scratch it with his left hind paw. Exceptionally delightful, naturalistic miniature carving by a Roman master craftsman. Very rarely found in this quality. The muzzle of the dog's face complemented. Height 4.2 cm, inside diameter 1.5 cm.
Provenance: Aus österreichischer Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1990er Jahren im Kunsthandel.
Condition: II
| Place of origin: | Roman Empire |
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| Place of origin: | Roman Empire |
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