Agate intaglio representing the goddess Flora.... - Lot 75 - Giquello

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Agate intaglio representing the goddess Flora.... - Lot 75 - Giquello
Agate intaglio representing the goddess Flora. Naked and seated on a grassy knoll, her head wearing a twisted crown, she holds a leafy branch in each of her hands. Italy or Cisalpine workshop, first half of the 17th century In a silver filigree frame with foliage, southern Italy, 17th century Intaglio, Height: 5,3 cm - Width: 3,7 cm Frame, Height with fastener: 15,3 cm - Width: 11 cm - Weight only: 96,5 g (very slight chips on the edge of the intaglio, some deformations and lacks to the frame) Several agate intaglios of similar workmanship are preserved in the Museo degli Argenti in Florence (Inv. Gemme del 1921, n. 1658, n.1660 and n. 1758) Book consulted: Le gemme dei Medici al Museo degli Argenti, - Cammei e Intagli nelle collezioni di Palazzo Pitti, Firenze Musei, Florence, 2007, p. 279, no. 281 / p.324, no. 409 / p.375, no. 514 / p.376, no. 516 and 517.
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