A fine roman red jasper intaglio set in a gold ring. Grape harvest scene with Erotes.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 10 x 13 mm; ring size 17 x 18,5 mm circa; 6,78 gr.

The two graceful characters are depicted harvesting grapes bunches from the same plant. One of them is on a scale, to reach the higher grapes. Very fine depiction. Light chipping is on the lower edge of the stone. Parallel: Jeffrey Spier, Ancient gems and finger rings, Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, p. 103, n 252.

Provenance: UK private collection D.C.

Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000