An agate cameo of the confronted busts of the Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus, 76-138) and his favourite, Antinous (d. 130).
The double portrait of the emperor Hadrian and his favourite, possibly catered to the tastes of a homosexual aware of antecedents in ancient history.
Italian, 18th Century.
Size 3.4 x 3.1cm (excluding bail)
An agate cameo of the confronted busts of the Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus, 76-138) and his favourite, Antinous (d. 130).
The double portrait of the emperor Hadrian and his favourite, possibly catered to the tastes of a homosexual aware of antecedents in ancient history.
Italian, 18th Century.
Size 3.4 x 3.1cm (excluding bail)
