Lot Essay
This fragment depicts two Erotes with arms entwined, each with chubby smiling features, one with curly locks and vine leaf in the hair, with a grape bunch above.
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CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN CAST BLACK GLASS RELIEF FRAGMENT WITH TWO EROTES
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/16 in. (7.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/16 in. (7.2 cm.) high
Provenance
with Christopher Sheppard, London.
Plesch Collection, U.K. (no. AGm 7B), acquired from the above, 1987.
The Plesch Collection of Ancient Glass; Christie's, London, 28 April 2009, lot 78.
Plesch Collection, U.K. (no. AGm 7B), acquired from the above, 1987.
The Plesch Collection of Ancient Glass; Christie's, London, 28 April 2009, lot 78.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department