Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A LARGE ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. ALLEGORICAL SEA SCENE WITH EROS AND A DOLPHIN.
A LARGE ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. ALLEGORICAL SEA SCENE WITH EROS AND A DOLPHIN.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
17 x 20 x 3,5 mm.
In the foreground, an Eros swims alongside a dolphin; in the background a ship (of which the main mast with sails can be seen). Allegorical composition referring to Love and the uncertainties of sea trips. Beautiful milky bluish color, like sea water. Large size. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market