AN ETRUSCAN CARNELIAN SCARAB INTAGLIO SET IN A... Lot 45
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AN ETRUSCAN CARNELIAN SCARAB INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD SWIVEL RING. WINGED PHALLUS WITH A DOLPHIN.
5th-4th century B.C.
Stone 9,5x12x8 mm; int. Size 15x18,5 mm; 3,40 gr.
Winged phallus to the left. Below, a dolphin, to the right. Above, a crescent with a stylized star. Use of globular elements. Dotted frame. Wear marks. Interesting composition, apparently unique. Allegory of fertility under the good astral and marine auspices. Rare.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.
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