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22 aprile 2022 ore 15:00 CEST (14:00 BST)
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LOT 33:
A large etruscan carnelian engraved scarab mounted in a late 19th century gold seal. Winged scarab.
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Sold for: £18,000
Start price:
£
950
Estimated price :
£1,500 - £3,000
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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A large etruscan carnelian engraved scarab mounted in a late 19th century gold seal. Winged scarab.
Early 5th century B.C.
Scarab 15x23x12 mm ; total H 29 mm; 5,65 gr.
The back well-detailed , the underside with engraved design: winged scarab. In frontal view with wide-spread wings with well-engraved details. Hatched border. Pierced lengthwise and mounted with a 19th gold seal composed of intertwined gold wires. Inspired from the archaic greek workshops.
