A LARGE GRAECO-PERSIAN BLUE CHALCEDONY SEAL. FIGHTING... Lot 33

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.