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An ancient intaglio from Roman times with interesting scene. Bust with wreath. Wonderful turquoise glass.

This special motive for Roman engraved gems often featured two Roman citizens or man and wife. It is an interesting example of its kind made from beautiful orange glass.

The intaglio shows two masks joint on the rear side. It is an interesting document of the Roman theatrical culture.

The goddess of art is engraved with rich details. She is sitting on a chair with the backrest shaped like a swan head.

It shows Zeus Ammon facing another head. This is a highly interesting specimen for Roman intaglios.

The intaglio depicts the goddess from etrusco-italic mythology sitting on a throne with her shield. Minerva was the protector of the crafts and commerce.

The ancient intaglio from Roman times shows an elderly man who is working an oval shield with a hammer. It is an interesting representation of a craftsman at work.

The violet intaglio shows a naked warrior stepping on his dead enemy. He holds the separated head in his hand.

The engraved glass dates back to the Roman Republic. It shows the Greek god of the travel and trade. He is holding a purse and cloak in his hands.

The glass paste shows a young man with petasos. Possibly a representation of the god Mercurius.

Beautifully engraved gemstone made of dark orange glass. A nicely worked intaglio from Roman times.

Impressive, very large amphora. From old German collection Dr. Tillmann. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

The divine messenger and protector of the trades Hermes is engraved in violet glass. He is shown naked in his youth, resting on a rock. The hand holding the kerykeion is lowered.

The intaglio is engraved with the portrait head of a woman. The piece exhibits a stunning play of colours.

This ancient intaglio from Roman times shows a standing figure. The glass paste has a beautiful blue colour.

This ancient intaglio from Roman times shows Heracles kneeling. Made from orange glass paste.

The scene shows a standing Aphrodite surrounded by Erotes. Quality glass paste dating to Roman Imperial times.

The glass paste shows the god of wine and ritual madness with his staff leaning against a column. Roman Imperial times.

The quality work is made of blue glass paste. It shows the muse of history with her attribute the parchment scroll.

The intaglio shows a bearded man resting on his cane. It might be a depiction of Faustulus. According to Roman mythology the foster father of Romulus and Remus.

Very nice and rare depiction of the god of winemaking and wine, joy, grape-harvest, of fertility, ritual madness and religious ecstasy.

The high quality work shows a dancing Maenad with her head thrown back in ecstasy. Beautiful yellow glass.

The scene is moulded in great detail into the orange brown glass paste. It shows a young man holding a so-called aplustre.

Extremely nice sparkling blue glass paste. The scene is similar to a Roman interpretation of the Homeric epics.

Workmanship of highest artistic quality. Detailed portrait of a young military wearing a Corinthian helmet. Roman Republican to early Roman Imperial. Made from beautiful violet glass imitating amethyst.

Nice ancient intaglio made of beautiful greenish yellow glass. The quality work shows the portrait of a young military wearing a Corinthian helmet.

The glass paste shows Hermes in travel garment. The motive is taken from older Greek gem stones. In Roman culture the god Hermes was known as Mercurius (Mercury).

Beautiful intaglio made of dark orange brown glass. Excellent quality. The ring stone boosts a rare portrait of Zeus Ammon.

The Greek god of love is engraved in the orange glass in rich detail. He presses a butterfly against his breast.

The lower half of the intaglio is intact and shows a woman in a long dress. Truely special about the piece is the blue reflecting glass that turns violet when light is passing through it.

Full beard and curly hair held by a taenia or diadem. The portrait resembles posthumous representations of Philipp II. made by his son Alexander the Great.

The Roman king of the gods is sitting on a throne, leaning on the sceptre. Victoria is on his right hand crowning Jupiter with a wreath. An eagle is sitting at the feet of the god.

The naked god of the see from Greek mythology is standing on a bow symbolizing his power over seafaring. The scene is framed by ascending air bubbles.

The god of love known from Greek Mythology is engraved in a beautiful violet glass.

The small work of art is made of beautiful turquoise glass. It shows the head of a young soldier with a Corinthian helmet pushed to the back of the head.

The highest Roman god is sitting on a throne, leaning on the sceptre. Victoria is on his right hand. Clear glass imitating rock crystal.