Bidspirit auction | A roman republican garnet intaglio.

A roman republican garnet intaglio. Eros with a bow. 1st century B.C. 7 x 11 x 4 mm The graceful winged figure is in the act of making a bow, his invincible weapon of love. Use of globular elements. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks. U.K. private collection, London. Property of a East London gentleman.