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Lot 62 - Auction 107

An italic banded agate engraved scarab. Athlete.
Estimate:
1.500,00/3.000,00 £
Starting price:
950,00 GBP
Price realized:
5.000,00 GBP
Bids:
28

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

An italic banded agate engraved scarab. Athlete.

3rd - 2nd century B.C.

14x18x7 mm

The back with naturalistic details and large border and the underside with engraved design: an athlete presented with his naked body in motion, the bust in front, meanwhile legs and head are toward left. Each arm holding a toilet accessory; strigil and an ointment vase. He is characterized by a strong musculature raised with engraved details, thighs and calves. His hair adorned with a band. Hatched border. Use of globular elements typical of the italic productions with an inspiration from the etruscan engraved scarab workshops. Wear marks.

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