Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A LARGE REVIVAL ONYX ENGRAVED SCARAB. HELMETED WARRIOR ON A HORSE.
A LARGE REVIVAL ONYX ENGRAVED SCARAB. HELMETED WARRIOR ON A HORSE.
18th century
18x25x15 mm
Pierced lenghtwise. The back is carved in a naturalistic way. The reverse is engraved with a naked warrior riding an horse to the left. Hatched border. Chips on the edge. Typical of the Etruscan Revivals scarabs production.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.