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. Eros on a lion.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Eros on a lion.
2nd century A.D.
11 x 13 x 2 mm
The winged erote is seating on the back of a rampant lion. Depiction referred to the power love and to the strenght. Groudline. Slight wear marks. Attractive color of the stone.
U.K private collection