A fine Roman intaglio with an erotic scene, 1st - 2nd century Green, domed quartz set in gold with suspension loop. Very finely carved portrayal of a bearded man and a lady with her hair tied in a bun and a bracelet around her left arm, having intercourse on a bed with decorated posts, a side table with vase and plants on the left. Profusely decorated high-carat gold setting, 32 x 35 x 7 mm, weight g. Minuscule chip, otherwise extremely well preserved. Gorgeous intaglio of excellent quality. The Beazly Archives house a portrayal of a si, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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