A roman garnet intaglio. Eros with a torch.

3rd century A.D.

11 x 12 x 3 mm.

The figure leaning on an overturned torch can be identified both as an erote and as a funerary genius. In fact, the inverted torch symbolizes the sunset of life and the funerary world. Slight wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 200 - 300