Garnet intaglio with bust of Hades. Roman. 1st-3rd centuries CE.Electronic Auction 540 Antiquities Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Garnet intaglio with bust of Hades. Roman. 1st-3rd centuries CE. (16 mm) An intaglio engraved with the bust of Hades facing right, wearing the “Aidos kynee” (The dog skin cap of Hades) that granted the wearer the ability to become invisible. Fine engraving. |