A "magical eye" agate intaglio. Two figures with attributes.

18th century.

Diam. 20 mm circa x 6 mm.

In the foreground, a naked female figure holding a scepter with snakes and a fluttering cloak; in the background, a naked, helmeted male figure advances with a spear. The male character wears military shoes (Mars?). Groundline. Allegorical scene, engraved in the center of an attractive magic eye on two-layered agate.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1000