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This Parthian rhyton, or drinking vessel, is our

Produced c. 1st century BCE, it takes the form of a roaring lion leaping from the silver rhyton. It is decorated with a gold mane and inlaid garnet eyes.

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2021-05-30

This Roman cornelian gemstone depicting the goddess Venus and Anchises, the father of Aeneas, is our

Produced c. 25 BCE, this superb engraving is set in a gold and enamel 18th century frame.

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2021-05-28