An etruscan banded agate scarab engraved seal set in a gold swivel ring. Sea-horse.

Late 4th century B.C.

Int diam 18 mm; seal 6 x 9 x 5 mm; 2,60 gr.

With plain rounded hoop ending with twisted wire on the shoulders. Revolving banded agate scarab with engraved design. The underside engraved with a sea horse turned left. Groundline. Dotted frame. Wear marks.

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

Estimate: GBP 1000 - 2000