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 italic banded agate engraved scarab. Athlete. <br><br>3rd - 2nd century B.C.
An italic banded agate engraved scarab. Athlete.
3rd - 2nd century B.C.
The back with naturalistic details and large border and the underside with engraved design: an athlete presented with his naked body in motion, the bust in front, meanwhile legs and head are toward left. Each arm holding a toilet accessory; strigil and an ointment vase. He is characterized by a strong musculature raised with engraved details, thighs and calves. His hair adorned with a band. Hatched border. Use of globular elements typical of the italic productions with an inspiration from the etruscan engraved scarab workshops. Wear marks.
14x18x7 mm