Fine Jewellery - 7th April 2022
Lot 510
A Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Asclepius and Hygeia
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
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Description
A Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Asclepius and Hygeia, c.2nd century AD, Asclepius, God of Medicine depicted with his snake-entwined staff, his daughter Hygeia, Goddess of health depicted with her bowl and snake, in a later gold ring mount, intaglio 1cm high (damaged), ring size R