Antiquities, Islamic, and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art: Featuring Selections from the Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi Collection
Lot 40:
This finely crafted Roman carnelian intaglio, dating to the 2nd century AD, features a detailed depiction of an eagle, a powerful symbol in Roman iconography often associated with Jupiter, the king of the gods, and the Roman legions. The eagle is meticulously engraved, showcasing its majestic posture with wings partially spread, capturing the essence of this revered bird. The intaglio also includes surrounding elements, possibly inscriptions or symbols, adding further significance to the piece.
The carnelian’s warm, orange-red hue enhances the intaglio’s visual appeal, making it not only a functional object, likely used for sealing documents, but also a piece of personal adornment that conveyed status and reverence for Roman values and deities.
L: 1.7cm
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