★ Mount Argaeus ★

A Roman Jasper Intaglio with Mount Argaeus
Circa 2nd century AD.
Intaglio with two goddesses facing one another, one with a long staff, the other with both arms raised; Mount Argaeus above and a grazing horse below. Very rare depiction! For an almost identical scene see Christie's, London, Sale 29 Oct 2003, Lot 311, with further references. Edges chipped and broken.
L 17 mm, H 13 mm
Acquired on the European art market.