
Supporting 18 oval Roman intaglios 1st Century AD carved with themes and motifs from Classical antiquity, including carnelian, amethyst, garnet, chrysoprase, jasper, and bloodstone, alternating with rod fringes with floret terminals, length 39cm Height 3,5cm Weight: 46.60gr.
The use of mounting ancient Roman gems on gold settings to carry out jewels was typical of Italian goldsmithing from renaissance until 19th century.
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