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LOT 254624
Roman Garnet Cameo of Eros the Greek God of Love
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.42 grams, 8 mm).
Discoid in plan with high-relief mask of Cupid (Greek Eros).
Provenance
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
Literature
Cf. Spier, J., Ancient Gems and finger Rings, catalogue of the collections, the J. Paul Getty MuseumMalibu, 1992, nos.228-229, for gemstones with similar head of Eros.
Footnotes
The finely engraved head on the cameo represents a young child, probably intended as Eros (Cupid). Such depictions were produced in numerous variations to illustrate the stages of childhood and the capacity of children to undertake meaningful or symbolic actions.The high relief type appears to have been especially popular and was probably derived from metalwork, like the plaster medallion from Begram, Afghanistan.
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LOT 254624
Roman Garnet Cameo of Eros the Greek God of Love
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£350 (EUR 406; USD 473) +BP*
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