Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo
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GREEK-PERSIAN SCARAB SEAL. HUNTING SCENE.
See original version (French)
24
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GREEK-PERSIAN SCARAB SEAL. HUNTING SCENE.
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
GREEK-PERSIAN SCARAB SEAL. HUNTING SCENE.
Carnelian
Dimensions: 1.35 x 1 x 0.6 cm
Greek-Persian art, 5th century BC.
Provenance
Private collection of Mrs T., prior to 1980
The reverse is smooth; the obverse is engraved with a hunting scene featuring a lion in the centre, surrounded by a hare, an ibex and another animal. Signs of wear. Pierced lengthways.
A Graeco-Persian carnelian scaraboid engraved seal. Hunting scene. 5th century BCE
See original version (French)
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