Lot 321 | A LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO. HEPHAESTUS FORGING THE WEAPONS.

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A LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO. HEPHAESTUS FORGING THE WEAPONS.

A LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO. HEPHAESTUS FORGING THE WEAPONS.

Early 17th century

28 x 39 x 3 mm

The god is shown seated on an altar at his work in the act of forging an helmet and spears. Groundline. Stone brocken in two parts. North italian atelier.

Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market