Lot 139 | A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. EROS AND PSYCHE.

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A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. EROS AND PSYCHE.

A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. EROS AND PSYCHE.

2nd century A.D.

9 x 10 x 2 mm

The winged god is shown standing left with the butterfly at his feet. Groundline. Allegory of Love through the Metamorphosis. Wear marks.

Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market