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Roman Carnelian Intaglio Nude Winged Figure - Cupid?
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Nude Winged Figure - Cupid?
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Description
Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely carnelian intaglio of a nude winged male youth, perhaps Cupid (Greek Eros) striding left with arms outstretched. He wears a helmet or wreath. Cupid was the Roman god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. Easily set in a ring or pendant to be wearable! Size: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#178159
Condition
Minor chip to periphery of verso. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
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Roman Carnelian Intaglio Nude Winged Figure - Cupid?

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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,950 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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