A ROMAN CARNELIAN RINGSTONE
A ROMAN CARNELIAN RINGSTONE

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN CARNELIAN RINGSTONE
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
The flat oval stone engraved with a bust of Cupid playing the tibia (double flute), shown in three-quarter profile, his wings behind; likely recut from a larger gem, mounted as a ring in a modern gold setting
7/16 in. (1.1 cm.) long; ring size 5½
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner, U.K., DATE

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