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
#1752