Intaglio. Roman Imperial period.

Unknown0001/0300

Numismatic Museum
Athens, Greece

Shape: oviform. Depiction: Erotes (Cupids) gathering fruits from a tree. One is climbing up a ladder; a second is already plucking the fruit; a third is putting the fruit into a large vase. Around the trunk of the tree a snake is coiled. Ground line.

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Title: Intaglio. Roman Imperial period.
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 0001/0300
null: Cornelian
Physical Dimensions: w1.2 x h1.5 cm
Type: Engraved gem
Rights: Numismatic Museum, Athens, Numismatic Museum, Athens
External Link: Numismatic Museum, Athens

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