Roman Agate Vase, 100 CE - 300 CE
Agate
6.3 x 3.8 cm
2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in
2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in
PF.0346
Further images
An artistic masterpiece is timeless, weaving its magic spell anew around the senses of every generation that views it. The exquisite classical carving on this vase suggests that it is...
An artistic masterpiece is timeless, weaving its magic spell anew around the senses of every generation that views it. The exquisite classical carving on this vase suggests that it is a Roman work of the first or second century. A group of Tritons and Nereids--ancient sea deities--frolic around the perimeter; the carving is delicate but the poses are energetic and sensuous. Whatever its origins, this vessel is a rare treasure, one whose beauty never dims with age.
Literature
V1