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A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. LEDA AND THE SWAN.
A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. LEDA AND THE SWAN.
2nd century A.D.
Stone 10x13 mm; int. size 18x21,5 mm; 17,74 gr
Beautiful and passionate erotic depiction of the sexual act between Leda and Zeus transformed into a swan, a celebrated episode from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The gem is slightly convex and vivid green in colour. Wear marks.
Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.