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 ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS ON A CHARIOT PULLED BY TWO SHRIMPS.
A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS ON A CHARIOT PULLED BY TWO SHRIMPS.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Stone 10x14 mm; int. Size 17,5 x 19 mm; 7,60 gr.
Eros drives a small chariot pulled by two crustaceans, holding up a palm branch as a sign of victory. Small lack on the edge (with gold integration) and wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection