Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A mycenaean red jasper engraved seal. Griffin.
A mycenaean red jasper engraved seal. Griffin.
2nd millenium B.C.
12 x 16 x 6 mm
The creature is turned left and characterized by large wings, the feathers marked by large incisions. The tip of the tail is curved. Below, three circles. The stone is drilled
lenghtwise. Wear marks. Rare.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.