Lot 69 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with a child.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)

A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with a child.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with a child.

2nd century A.D.

8 x 10 x 2 mm

The mythological scene is probably related to the childhood of Achilles, who was raised by the centaur Chiron. A small boy is in fact depicted here on the back of a centaur, who turns back to him offering an object. Interesting subject. Slight wear marks. Chipping on the edge.



U.K. private collection, London.