Lot 321 - Auction 66 - Part II

An italic banded agate intaglio. Venus Victrix with cupid.

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

An italic banded agate intaglio. Venus Victrix with cupid.
13 x 20 x 4 mm
The deity is standing, facing left, with the body in three quarters seen from behind and the head in profile; with his left hand he holds a sword in his sheath, with his right a spear with a shield and a drapery. Below, Cupid (Love) hands the helmet to Venus. Base line. Beautiful composition and attractive variety of stone. Generously sized setting. Use of globular elements. For style comparisons: A.R. M. Bizzarri, La collezione di gemme del Museo Archeologico di Bologna, pp. 45-46.
2nd- 1st century BC.
Only registered and authorized users are allowed to place bids.

Please use the registration form to send us your participation request, or, if you are already registered and authorized, use the login box on the top.

For any information please contact info@bertolamifineart.com