A late renaissance agate intaglio. Allegorical scene.

17th century

19 x 23 x 5 mm

On the left, a draped female figure in the act of offering a tray with offerings; on the right, an helmeted warrior with spear and shield. Above, a winged victory in the act of crowning the offerer with a laurel wreath. Ground line. Allegorical scene. North Italy-Cisalpine atelier.

Parallel: Le gemme dei Medici al Museo degli Argenti. Cammei e intagli nelle collezioni di Palazzo Pitti, pp. 375 ss.

U.K private collection

Estimate: GBP 300 - 500