Asta Bidspirit | An italic banded agate engraved

An italic banded agate engraved scarab. Athlete. 3rd - 2nd century B.C. 14x18x7 mm The back with naturalistic details and large border and the underside with engraved design: an athlete presented with his naked body in motion, the bust in front, meanwhile legs and head are toward left. Each arm holding a toilet accessory; strigil and an ointment vase. He is characterized by a strong musculature raised with engraved details, thighs and calves. His hair adorned with a band. Hatched border. Use of globular elements typical of the italic productions with an inspiration from the etruscan engraved scarab workshops. Wear marks.