Etruscan Variegated Agate Scaraboid Gemstone with Dancing Satyrs

拍品描述

4th century B.C. Scaraboid type with incuse design to the underside of two opposed dancing satyrs, heads and arms missing, possibly unfinished or cut down from a depiction of a lion and hero; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. similar images of Satyrs on Etruscan agate scaraboid in Spier, J., Ancient Gems and finger Rings, catalogue of the collections, the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, nos.149-150. 2.75 grams, 17 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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