Description:

Roman, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A breathtaking cameo with a high-relief bust of a young Alexander wearing a Herakles knotted lion skin tied at the neck, in a 3/4 pose, cast and cut from opaque white glass, with a finely delineated visage of naturalistic features, and a mesmerizing curly coiffure, applied to a stunning deep blue glass roundel. So elegant, presenting a poignant portrait of this legendary figure, replete with pristine technique and the utmost artistry. Size: 1.375" in diameter (3.5 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection, Ex-Harlan Berk, Chicago

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#118955

  • Condition: Well-executed repairs to portrait bust and roundel, losses as shown. Minor restoration to areas of the portrait.

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