A LARGE GRAECO-PERSIAN BLUE CHALCEDONY SEAL. FIGHTING... Lot 33
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A LARGE GRAECO-PERSIAN BLUE CHALCEDONY SEAL. FIGHTING SCENE.
5th century B.C.
23x30x13 mm
The Bolsena Group. A Persian horseman attacks a Greek in armour with spear and shield and pilos. Use of globular elements for the anatomical details. Pierced lengthwise, missing on the edge.
For a similar engraved seal see: J. Boardman, Greek Gems and Finger Rings, 1970, Pl. 881
Provenance: Private European collection, collected between the 1960s - 1990s. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
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