An etruscan carnelian scarab set in a gold swivel ring. Centaur.

4th century B.C.

Int diam 21 mm; seal 9 x 13 x 6 mm; 6,09 gr.

With plain rounded hoop bordered at the endings with twisted wire. Disks in the center fixed to the scarab by a transpering gold pin endings with twisted wire. The carnelian scarab is well detailed with hatching on the lower edge of the thorax and upon the plinth. The underside is engraved with a Centaur turned left. Use of globular elements for the head and the body. Cable border. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.

Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000