Auction web106
By Bertolami Fine Art
Nov 12, 2021
London, Italy
12 novembre 2021 alle 15:00 GMT (London Time)
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LOT 10:

An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Hare.

4th  century B.C.

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12/11/2021 at Bertolami Fine Art
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An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Hare.

4th  century B.C.
Scarab 8x13x8 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 5,75 grs

The hoop made by interweaving of two thread-like elements of different thickness and ends near the scarab with a spiral twisted pattern. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicting an hare facing left inside an engraved lign-framing. Use of globular elements. rare subject and very fine condition.

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U.K. private collection

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