Roman Intaglio On Carnelian: Eros And Ithyphallic Satyr.

Object description :

"Roman Intaglio On Carnelian: Eros And Ithyphallic Satyr."

Gold setting from the 19th century.

Depicts an Eros facing an ithyphallic satyr (or Pan), a tree on the right and a base line.

1st century AD

This scene has to do with bucolic love.
Occurrences of ithyphallic satyrs are found during the 1st century AD. Their representation was supposed to confer magical virtues to the stone, in particular to prevent impotence, improve sexual vigor and increase the fertility of its owner.

Total weight 1.77 g.
Intaglio length 11.40 mm
Width 10.20 mm

Price: 900 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Gold
Length: 11,4 mm
Width: 10,20mm

Reference: 1208696