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A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. EROTIC SCENE WITH INSCRIPTION.
A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. EROTIC SCENE WITH INSCRIPTION.
1st-2nd century A.D.
Stone 9x11 mm; int. size 18x21 mm; 14,97 gr
A naked male character with an erected phallus supports himself with his left hand on a stick, while with his right he holds onto the horns of the satyr. The satyr penetrates him from behind, pressing his side with his left hand to push harder. Greek inscription in the field (KYMA?). The bright red color of the stone prefectly alludes to this fine composed homo-erotic scene.
Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.