LOTTO 153:
An eastern roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military fight scene.
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An eastern roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military fight scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
17 x 22 x 4 mm.
A soldier on horseback advances against a soldier on the ground (wearing an helmet and holding a shield). The character on horseback raises a spear to kill his enemy and appears to be characterized by a headdress (Leontea?). Greek inscription on the background. Probably Alexander the Great fighting a soldier. Wear marks. Eastern workshop.
Provenance: UK private collection.
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