An etruscan banded agate scarab intaglio mounted on an gold ring. Horned stag running.

4th century B.C.

intaglio : 10 x 14 x 7 mmring : 19 x 16 mm5,84 gr.

The quadrupede is running to the right, his head turned on the left. Globular style. Rope pattern border. The gold mounting, a swivel-ring with lion head terminals is probably postclassical. Very fine condition.

Property of a gentleman, London. Ex Christie's, Fine Antiquities, 6 July 1994, lot 339.

Estimate: GBP 2500 - 5000