A carnelian intaglio depicting Hephaistus and the Armour of Achilles, 18th-19th century, possibly Roman
The bearded god seated with the large oval shield and cuirass before him, a helmet at his back, and holding two spears in his raised hand, set in a later gold ring, ring size S, length 18mm, width 14mm
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A private UK single-owner collection formed in the mid 20th century
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The bearded god seated with the large oval shield and cuirass before him, a helmet at his back, and holding two spears in his raised hand, set in a later gold ring, ring size S, length 18mm, width 14mm
Provenance:
A private UK single-owner collection formed in the mid 20th century
This lot is to be sold without reserve
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