Greek
A Hellenistic garnet intaglio set in an antique gold ring, circa 2nd - 1st century BC
Garnet; gold
Length of intaglio: 24 mm; ring size: Q 1/2
Greek, A Hellenistic garnet intaglio set in an antique gold ring, circa 2nd - 1st century BC
£ 6,000.00
The elongated oval convex gem is carved with a nude male figure standing on a ground line in front of an altar. The figure is shown turning to his right...
The elongated oval convex gem is carved with a nude male figure standing on a ground line in front of an altar. The figure is shown turning to his right with his head in profile. He is holding a scythe in his left hand, whilst in his right hand he holds some wheat stalks to make an offering.