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Sale 49


 
Lot 1342

Greco-Roman Cameo, circa 4th-3rd Century B.C. 24.2 x 20.4 mm. Ovular shaped, root beer colored agate cameo with raised scene of a mounted horseman wearing a small cap and moustache and holding a sack in his left hand as the horse rears. Interestingly and intricately carved in layers using a natural layer of bluish-white stone as the details for the cameo side. Reverse bears engraved Gnostic intaglio with central, double headed, spread winged eagle surrounded by symbols and letters. Intact and quite choice.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
Ex. Arte Primitivo; Ex Private NYC collection.


 
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