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Hellenistic Cabochon Amethyst Intaglio of Eros and Psyche
mounted as a Bible applique in a Medieval gilt-bronze bezel
2nd Century BC
Height: 33.76 mm. (1 5/16 in.)
Width: 28.45 mm (1 1/8 in.)
#4879
ex: private American collection
Published: Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures VIII. (New York, 2010) p.30Sas, Kathy & Hugo Thoen (eds.); Schone Schijn: Brillance et Prestige (Leuven, 2002) no.304
Comparandum:Neverov, Oleg ; Antique Intaglios in the Hermitage Collection (Leningrad, 1976) no.69
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