Roman Jasper Intaglio of Venus

An ancient Roman intaglio gem in red jasper, carved with an image of Venus (Aphrodite) Anadyomene; the goddess standing nude and wringing out her hair.

Ca. 2nd – 3rd century AD.

Length: 7 mm.

Formerly in a New York private collection; previously in a French private collection, Pierre Berge auction, Paris, December 3, 2013, lot 262.

Inv#: 9132

$2,500

Guaranteed Authentic

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