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Large Carnelian Gemstone with Venus and Cupid Large Carnelian Gemstone with Venus and Cupid Large Carnelian Gemstone with Venus and Cupid
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LOT 1469

Large Carnelian Gemstone with Venus and Cupid

19TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (2.44 grams, 27 mm high).

A large polished carnelian intaglio gemstone showing Venus and Cupid advancing right, the goddess with a thyrsus over her shoulders, Cupid holding a trident. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 1469

Large Carnelian Gemstone with Venus and Cupid

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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