Inv. n°: MMoCA805

Jasper Intaglio with Gold Mount

Large intaglio mounted in pierced gold surround and with loop for suspension as a pendant. Engraved with a chariot pulled by four winged horses, driven by a winged figure (Eros?) holding a raised palm towards a second winged figure (Victory?) flying above holding a wreath. The scene is framed by an engraved garland.

h. 3.2 x w 4.1 cm

Roman, c. 2nd century AD

Gold

Provenance

  • Private collection, Germany, acquired in the 1980s, and thence by descent
  • Acquired at Rupert Wace Ancient Art Limited, London, 22nd November 2012

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from 2012

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