London, Italie
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LOT 54:
An early italic black agate intaglio. Blacksmith.
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Vendu pour: £1 700
Prix de départ:
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500
Prix estimé :
£800 - £1 000
Commission de la maison de ventes: 26%
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An early italic black agate intaglio. Blacksmith.
3rd - 2nd century B.C.
10x11 mm
The craftsman is intent on making a soldier's helmet; he is facing left, bent forward, and with his left hand he strikes the metal helmet with a tool to forge it. The helmet is inserted into a pole that supports it and acts as a support. Use of globular elements. Dotted frame. Wear marks. Parallel: AGDS, Band I, Munchen, Tafel 23 n. 204 (same subject -etruscan scarab- with variant).
