Asta Bidspirit | An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio.

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. ” U.K. private collection