Greek Cornelian Scarab with Original Gold Cap

intaglio of a running lion

 

5th Century BC

 

Height: 12.99 mm

Width: 15.80 mm

Depth: 10.30 mm

 

ex: private American collection

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures (New York, 2003) p.14

 

cf:  Henig, Martin ; Classical Gems. Ancient & Modern Intaglios & Cameos in the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge (Cambridge, 1994) no.63

 

 

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