LOT 11:
A Greek archaic agate scarab scaraboid seal set in a swivel gold ring. Griffin.
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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.

