Bidspirit auction | ETRUSCAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO DEPICTING

ETRUSCAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO DEPICTING A LION IN GOLD RING - Ca. 600 - 500 BC. An oval banded agate intaglio engraved with the figure of a striding lion facing right, with incised detailing along the mane, body and legs. The stone is mounted in a swivel setting, allowing it to rotate within the terminals. The possibly later high carat gold hoop is composed of a single rod of circular section with thickened ends, drawn up to secure the mount.For similar see: E. M. De Juliis, Gli Ori di Taranto in età Hellenistica, 1984, CAT. 185, P. 280.Size: D:20.57mm / US: 11 / UK: V 1/2; Weight: 8.5gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.