Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman republican garnet intaglio. Eros with a bow.
A roman republican garnet intaglio. Eros with a bow.
1st century B.C.
7 x 11 x 4 mm
The graceful winged figure is in the act of making a bow, his invincible weapon of love. Use of globular elements. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks.
U.K. private collection, London. Property of a East London gentleman.