Roman Turquoise Glass Cameo of Cupid
An ancient Roman large high relief turquoise glass cameo bust of Cupid (Eros) bare chested with wings. Ca. 2nd - 3rd century AD. Height: 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). The Roman god Cupid (Greek: Eros) was the youthful personification of Love, and was usually depicted alongside Venus (Aphrodite). Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XIII, (2002), no. 128. Formerly in an English private collection.
Inv#: 7822
$7,500
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