LOTTO 297:
A Georgian agate seal. Gryllos with a motto.
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A Georgian agate seal. Gryllos with a motto.
18th century.
Stone bezel 18 x 23 mm; H. 35 mm; 6.70 gr.
The hybrid creature is composed by three bearded male heads conjoined over a broad neck, which rests on an intertwined ground line. All around, the motto with three latin words, a metaphor for prudence: "PRAETIO PRUDENTIA PRAESTAT" ("Prudence supplies a reward"). Chip at the top of the edge, above PRUDENTIA.
Provenance: UK private collection.
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