A fine roman nicolo intaglio. Hercules with Cerberus.

2nd century A.D.

16 x 20 x 4 mm.

The hero is standing under a tree, facing left, with the body and the head slightly in three quarter. With his right hand he supports the leontea and keeps Cerberus on a leash; with the left he holds the club. The stone is broken in two parts and has numerous cracks and a lack. Beautiful execution.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1000