Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
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A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. EROS LEADING A GROUP OF FOUR ROOSTERS.
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. EROS LEADING A GROUP OF FOUR ROOSTERS.
2nd century A.D.
10x14,5x4 mm
Eros is leading a group of four roosters to the left. There was probably a small cart, worn out by the wear of the stone. Interesting depiction. Wear marks.
Provenance: Formerly in the D.C. collection, London ; acquired by a private collector from the above in the early 2000s.