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LOS 3:
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio. Diomede with palladium.
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Startpreis:
£
800
Geschätzter Preis :
£1,000 - £2,000
Auktionshaus-Provision: 26%
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An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio. Diomede with palladium.
4th-3rd century BC.
11 x 17 x 8 mm
The Greek hero holds in his right hand the palladium, the sacred simulacrum of the goddess Athena, with the left a sword. Known episode of the Trojan war, referring to cunning and intelligence. Use of globular elements. Attractive stone color. Slight signs of wear. Through hole, crossed by a gold ornamental frame with disk-shaped closure. Rare.
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U.K. private collection
