1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO OF CHEIRON AND ACHILLES
1ST CENTURY A.D.
With the half standing figure of the centaur Cheiron teaching Achilles to tune his lyre, in later ring setting
1.5 x 1.3 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop

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Lot Essay

The scene is similar to the famous wall paintings from Herculaneum in Naples Museum (inv. 9109). For similar examples, cf. Furtwängler, Antiken Gemmen, pl. XXIV, no. 65; and Maaskant-Kleibrink, Royal Coin Cabinet, p. 185, no. 396.

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