Asta Bidspirit | An etruscan banded agate scarab
An etruscan banded agate scarab engraved seal set in a gold swivel ring. Sea-horse. Late 4th century B.C. Int diam 18 mm; seal 6 x 9 x 5 mm; 2,60 gr. With plain rounded hoop ending with twisted wire on the shoulders. Revolving banded agate scarab with engraved design. The underside engraved with a sea horse turned left. Groundline. Dotted frame. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.