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A large Roman carnelian intaglio. Leda with the swan, Early 1st century A.D.

18 x 22 x 3 mm
Beautiful depiction of Leda with the swan, inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. The figure is naked, sitting on the ground, on a drapery, half-reclining and with her elbow resting on a rock covered by the same cloth that she holds in her right hand. The swan approaches, spreading its wings, as a sign of amorous desire. The two figures look at each other. In the background, the letters MAT-PAV, possibly the name of the ancient owner; a crescent moon with a star give this gem a magical-erotic power. Small missing or chipped edges. Wear marks. Fine execution, with traces of small globular elements. Deep red color. Large stone.
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.400,00
Starting price
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GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY

Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s., tue 8 July 2025
SINGLE SESSION 08/07/2025 Hours 14:00