Bertolami Fine Art - Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place 1, W1S 1BU Londra
ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
An etruscan banded agate scarab engraved seal set in a gold swivel ring. Warrior (probably Achilles). 4th century B.C.
An etruscan banded agate scarab engraved seal set in a gold swivel ring. Warrior (probably Achilles).
4th century B.C.
The hoop is composed of two thick plain wires spiral twisted together with a beaded wire, the ensemble tapering toward the circular loops at each end, where a wire is threaded through the perforation of the beetle. The slender beetle is well detailed with hatching on the lower edge of the thorax and upon the plinth. The underside is engraved with an helmeted warrior, holding shield and touching has heel pierced by an arrow (probably Achilles). Use of globular elements. Cable border. Slight wear marks.
Parallel: 4th century B.C., Villa Giulia museum, n°270, Cristofano, Martelli, oro degli etruschi,
Int diam 20 mm; seal 9 x 12 x 8 mm; 5,72 gr.
Provenance: U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.