Medallion adorned with a cameo featuring the head of Eros.
The circular jewel, with its concentric pattern of braided friezes, features a high-relief head of the child god. His chubby head features a half-open mouth. His chin is dimpled. Strands of hair from the top of his skull are gathered in a broad median braid. On the back, two loops were used to attach it to other elements. 
Mounted on a modern gold chain (750/1000).
Two-layer gold and agate. Chipped front. 
Roman period, Eastern production, 2nd - 3rd century.
Diam. medallion: 1.6 cm; gross weight: 5.9 g

Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.
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Lot no. 108

Medallion adorned with a cameo featuring the head of Eros. The circular jewel, with its concentric pattern of braided friezes, features a high-relief head of the child god. His chubby head features a half-open mouth. His chin is dimpled. Strands of hair from the top of his skull are gathered in a broad median braid. On the back, two loops were used to attach it to other elements. Mounted on a modern gold chain (750/1000). Two-layer gold and agate. Chipped front. Roman period, Eastern production, 2nd - 3rd century. Diam. medallion: 1.6 cm; gross weight: 5.9 g Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.

Result
€5,460
Buyer's premium
30%
Medallion adorned with a cameo featuring the head of Eros. The circular jewel, with its concentric pattern of braided friezes, features a high-relief head of the child god. His chubby head features a half-open mouth. His chin is dimpled. Strands of hair from the top of his skull are gathered in a broad median braid. On the back, two loops were used to attach it to other elements. Mounted on a modern gold chain (750/1000). Two-layer gold and agate. Chipped front. Roman period, Eastern production, 2nd - 3rd century. Diam. medallion: 1.6 cm; gross weight: 5.9 g Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.
Sale Friday 25 October・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris