Gem

Swivel Ring

Scarab

29-128-1780

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 29-128-1780
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Italic | Etruscan
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Etruria
Date Made 300-200 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Carnelian | Gold
Technique Intaglio
Iconography Warrior | Shield | Spear
Description

Vermeule: Scarab. Carnelian, Intaglio. (Modern swiveled gilt ring setting) A Greek warrior kneeling to right, holding a spear and probably a shield. Cutting quite rough but very effective. Cable border. Etruscan.

Height 1.3 cm
Width 0.9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 1780 - Sommerville Gem Number

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