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Lot 283 - Auction 54

A roman double-layer agate intaglio. Cupid on a dolphin. The winged putto is riding the sea creature, grabbing its back ... Read more
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A roman double-layer agate intaglio. Cupid on a dolphin. The winged putto is riding the sea creature, grabbing its back and holding the reins. The dolphin is baring its teeth. Interesting choice of the stone, which shows light blue shades in the white layer, and black-blueish one in the field; the latter becomes even lighter in the area close to the left border, with nearly transparent spots, resembling a stormy sea. Oblique crack in the stone. A very popular subject in ancient times. 1st-2nd century A.D.
18 x 13 x 4 mm

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