Bidspirit auction | A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur

A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with a child. 2nd century A.D. 8 x 10 x 2 mm The mythological scene is probably related to the childhood of Achilles, who was raised by the centaur Chiron. A small boy is in fact depicted here on the back of a centaur, who turns back to him offering an object. Interesting subject. Slight wear marks. Chipping on the edge. U.K. private collection, London.