A late roman red jasper intaglio. Eros. 2nd -...
A late roman red jasper intaglio. Eros.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
13x14x4 mm
The winged god is facing front and characterized by a plain rounded face, with small nose and lips, large eyes. The forehead surmonted by short wavy hair. His bust covered by a crossed draped peplos. Shoulders uncovered. Beautiful vivid red stone.
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A late roman red jasper intaglio. Eros.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
13x14x4 mm
The winged god is facing front and characterized by a plain rounded face, with small nose and lips, large eyes. The forehead surmonted by short wavy hair. His bust covered by a crossed draped peplos. Shoulders uncovered. Beautiful vivid red stone.
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U.K. private collection