Asta Bidspirit | A Greek archaic agate scarab

A Greek archaic agate scarab scaraboid seal set in a swivel gold ring. Griffin. 6th century B.C. seal 10x14x6 mm; int diam 19 mm; 6,58 gr. Swivel gold ring with massive elliptical hoop ending on the shoulders with twisted gold wireans passing lenghtwise through the scarab with engraved design. Forepart of a winged griffin, facing left. Hatched frame. Small chip on the edge. Wear marks. Interesting variety of agate. From Epidauros. Rare. Parallel: J. Boardman, Archaic Greek Gems, p. 66 n. 130 Munich, A 1369. Provenance: acquired in the european antiquarian market late 1990s.