An intaglio on an etruscan carnelian scarab, mounted on an...
An intaglio on an etruscan carnelian scarab, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Man running to the right. Globular elements. Wear marks. For comparisons: G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of the engraved gems. Greek, etruscan and roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York, p. 52 n.15 (a very similar specimen); Aa.Vv. L'oro degli Etruschi, a cura di M. Cristofani e M. Martelli, pp. 240-241. 4th - 2nd century B.C.
intaglio 10 x 15 x 8 mm; ring diam. 20 mm; gr. 13,66.
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An intaglio on an etruscan carnelian scarab, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Man running to the right. Globular elements. Wear marks. For comparisons: G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of the engraved gems. Greek, etruscan and roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York, p. 52 n.15 (a very similar specimen); Aa.Vv. L'oro degli Etruschi, a cura di M. Cristofani e M. Martelli, pp. 240-241. 4th - 2nd century B.C.
intaglio 10 x 15 x 8 mm; ring diam. 20 mm; gr. 13,66.