LOT 29:
An etruscan banded agate scarab engraved seal set in a gold swivel ring. Sea-horse.
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An etruscan banded agate scarab engraved seal set in a gold swivel ring. Sea-horse.
Late 4th century B.C.
Int diam 18 mm; seal 6 x 9 x 5 mm; 2,60 gr.
With plain rounded hoop ending with twisted wire on the shoulders. Revolving banded agate scarab with engraved design. The underside engraved with a sea horse turned left. Groundline. Dotted frame. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.
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