ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
An etruscan banded agate engraved scarab set in a gold swivel ring. Sea-horse. Late 4th century B.C.
An etruscan banded agate engraved scarab set in a gold swivel ring. Sea-horse.
Late 4th century B.C.
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.
Int diam 18 mm; seal 6 x 9 x 5 mm; 2,60 gr.
Provenance: U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.