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An agate scaraboid engraved with a lion seizing a deer.

The ancient intaglio is set in a later high carat gold ring.

Greek, 5th century BC.

The intaglio measures 1.52 x 1.2cm, ring size 8 UK / Q US.

Two similar examples with the same subject can be found in the British Museum, nos. 1891,0625.3 & 1867,0507.622.





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  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
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