193 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Two Erotes Flanking a Column in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. and later Oval intaglio engraved with two winged Erotes on either side of a central column or pedestal surmounted by a small standing statuette; one on the left seated on a large vessel, while the figure on the right bending and reaching towards the central column; set in a later gold ring with a plain oval bezel and slender hoop. 1.97 grams, 18.17 mm overall, 15.29 x 14.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website]

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Two Erotes Flanking a Column in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. and later Oval intaglio engraved with two winged Erotes on either side of a central column or pedestal surmounted by a small standing statuette; one on the left seated on a large vessel, while the figure on the right bending and reaching towards the central column; set in a later gold ring with a plain oval bezel and slender hoop. 1.97 grams, 18.17 mm overall, 15.29 x 14.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.