An ancient Roman intaglio gem in red jasper, carved with an image of Venus (Aphrodite) Anadyomene; the goddess standing nude and wringing out her hair.
Ca. 2nd - 3rd century AD.
Length: 7 mm.
Formerly in a New York private collection; previously in a French private collection, Pierre Berge auction, Paris, December 3, 2013, lot 262.
