£100
A ROMAN OR LATER CHALCEDONY PURPLE AGATE FOOT, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 2ND CENTURY A.D.
The foot is intricately detailed, with carefully defined toes and the natural curvature of the arch, demonstrating a high level of artistic skill. The material, chalcedony, is a form of silica with a lustrous and smooth finish, making it a favoured medium for detailed carvings in antiquity.
The foot likely belonged to a larger statue or served as a votive offering, a common practice in Roman religious and funerary contexts. The use of purple agate, with its natural bands and subtle translucence, adds a sense of luxury and significance to the piece. The stone's color, often associated with royalty and divinity in Roman culture, suggests that this artifact may have been of considerable importance.
L: 6cm
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