Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. LEDA ON THE SWAN.
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. LEDA ON THE SWAN.
2nd century A.D.
Stone diam 11 mm; int size 18,5x17 mm; 5,09 gr.
The female figure is seated above the swan flying to the left, probably an allegory of Leda and the metamorphosis of Zeus. Wear marks.
Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.