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Antiquities Discussion Forums => Ancient Glass => Topic started by: quadrans on December 31, 2015, 07:27:09 am

Title: Carnelian intaglio (dog ???) silver bezel.
Post by: quadrans on December 31, 2015, 07:27:09 am

Nice Carnelian intaglio (dog ???) silver bezel.

Roman or medieval ???

part of ring..

1,01g
8,5x11mm

 Best regards
 Q.

Title: Re: Carnelian intaglio (dog ???) silver bezel.
Post by: SC on December 31, 2015, 10:46:19 am

I think Roman and I think it is a dog. 

Roman dogs images often have this drawn out, long style with long ears.

The style is a bit crude indicating a more provincial workshop/jeweler.

Shawn

Title: Re: Carnelian intaglio (dog ???) silver bezel.
Post by: quadrans on December 31, 2015, 10:48:34 am

Hi Shawn,

 Thank you..

 What is your opinion it is an early roman or late ???

 Regards

 Q.