Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
Engraved carnelian, Greek, c. 480 B.C. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Catsimpoolas, Nicholas · [ca. 1915–1960]
From back of item: Carnelian set in a gold band mounted on a swivel ring. On the bezel is engraved Eros carrying off a girl. This is one of the finest gems known to us from antiquity.
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