This is the rating and price for Greek & Etruscan Carnelian Scarabs
Description : Greece and northern Italy, ca. 6th to 5th centuries BCE. Most folks are very aware of the scarabs made in ancient Egypt, but many collectors are not aware that scarabs were also created by the Greeks and Etruscans at the same time period. This lot is comprised of a Greek scarab in deep red/orange carnelian. It features a lion in attack mode. Comes with clay impression. The next example comes from Etruria, and shows an archer with bow drawn. Rare to find one, let alone 2 such fine examples! Size: .5 L (1.3 cm)
Provenance: Ex - California Musuem of Ancient Art
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#115349
Price: 622.50 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 900 USD-1200 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 4H Title : Greek & Etruscan Carnelian Scarabs Condition report : Minor chips and wear else intact and generally excellent Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Exceptional Antiquities & Ethnographic Art Sale date : 02 Jun 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
