Gemme aus Schichtachat mit Darstellung der Terpsichore, in aufwändiger Goldfassung, römisch, Ende 2. - 3. Jhdt. - photo 1

Gemme aus Schichtachat mit Darstellung der Terpsichore, in aufwändiger Goldfassung, römisch, Ende 2. - 3. Jhdt.

Lot 6086
30.01.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 4 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 6086 | Gemme aus Schichtachat mit Darstellung der Terpsichore, in aufwändiger Goldfassung, römisch, Ende 2. - 3. Jhdt.
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€ 4 000
Zweilagige, ovale Achatgemme mit schwarzer oberer Schicht, in die die Muse Terpsichore eingraviert ist. Die untere weiße Schicht zwischen den Zargen der goldenen Fassung und der dunkleren Schicht noch sichtbar. Terpsichore mit Kranz im Haar schreitet nach links, in den Händen Lyra und Plektrum. Von den Schultern herab fällt ein nach hinten flatternder Mantel. Die Gemme von einer goldenen Zarge mit markantem Umbruch eingefasst und auf einer ovalen Grundfläche aus Gold befestigt. Die Ränder der Grundplatte rings um die Zarge leicht aufwärts gebogen. Am oberen Ende ein zweifach kannelierter Bandhenkel, der auf der Schauseite am unteren Ende mit vier Granalien verziert ist. Gemme mit Gravierung von hoher Qualität in geschmackvoller, antiker Goldfassung. Format der Gemme ca. 24 x 15 mm. Höhe des Schmuckstücks mit Fassung 37 mm, Breite 21 mm. Gewicht 9,40 g.
Provenienz: Aus süddeutscher Privatsammlung, erworben 2010 auf einer Kunstmesse von einem österreichischen Kunsthändler.
Two-layered, oval agate intaglio with an engraving of the Muse Terpsichore in the upper black layer. The lower white layer still visible between the sides of the gold setting and the darker layer. Terpsichore with a wreath in her hair striding to the left, a lyre and plectrum in her hands. Her mantle flowing down from her shoulders. The intaglio set in a gold frame with a pronounced curve and mounted on an oval gold base. The edges of the base bent slightly upwards around the frame. The double fluted strap handle at the upper end embellished with four globules at the front of the lower edge. The intaglio with high-quality engraving in an elegant, antique gold setting. Dimensions of the intaglio approx. 24 x 15 mm. Height of the jewellery including the setting 37 mm, width 21 mm. Weight 9.40 g.
Provenance: From a South German private collection, acquired from an Austrian art dealer at an art fair in 2010.
Place of origin:Roman Empire
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