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Lot 174 - Auction 86

A roman carnelian cameo. Eros. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.6,5 x 8,5 x 4 mmThe head of a child/Eros in very high relief; curl ... Read more

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A roman carnelian cameo. Eros.

1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.

6,5 x 8,5 x 4 mm

The head of a child/Eros in very high relief; curl topknot in centre of forehead between parted hair. Detailed face features. Broken nose and chin. Chipping on edge. Flat back. Vivid color of the stone.

Parallels: M. Henig, H. Molesworth, The Complete Content Cameos, pp. 177-179 ("Eros head").

U.K private collection
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