ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A FINE NEOCLASSICAL SIGNED CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS RIDING A LION.
A FINE NEOCLASSICAL SIGNED CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS RIDING A LION.
18th-19th century
Stone 12x16 mm; int. diam 17 mm; 6,45 gr.
Allegory of "AMOR OMNIA VINCIT", with Eros riding and taming a lion with a whip; the animal touches a goat skull with a paw. Ground line. Below, the pseudo ancient Greek signature "ΑΛΜΟΝ" (Neoclassical). Very fine execution. Scratches and signs of wear.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market