Octavian as Mercury (The Ionides Gem)

attributed to Solon (50 - 20)

British Museum

35 - 25

Octavian is shown in profile as Mercury with delicately engraved hair and features. An unidentified symbol is seen on the left side of the gem.

• Medium: brown agate
• Dimensions: 4 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £96000 ( Total: £240,914; Export stopped)
• ArtFunded in: 2001
• Vendor: Through Oliver Forge & Brendan Foster Ltd

Provenance

Collection of J J Winkelmann; George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough; David Bromilow; Charles Newton-Robinson; AC Ionides; Mr & Mrs J Scarisbrick

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