An large italic banded agate intaglio. Ant.

2nd century B.C.

16x19x2 mm

The large stone depicts an ant with naturalistic details engraved with great skills. Above her head, five radiated grains of wheat. Presence of globular elements on the head, the thorax and the legs of the insect. Signs of wear on the surface. Parallels: The Cornell Universit, plaster cast collection, database n. 51. Rare.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1000