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An ancient Etruscan scaraboid intaglio
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The mottled carnelian scaraboid gem engraved to the flat base with Achilles arming himself, bending down he extends his leg in preparation for the greave he is about to attach...
The mottled carnelian scaraboid gem engraved to the flat base with Achilles arming himself, bending down he extends his leg in preparation for the greave he is about to attach to it, a shield is adorning his other arm and a sheathed sword can be seen in the background, the scene within a hatched and pellet border, the name Achilles inscribed between the warrior’s left (right
on the cast) leg and the hatched border, pierced lengthways, 3-4th Century BC. Dimensions: 13.3 x 17.9 x 8.1 mm
on the cast) leg and the hatched border, pierced lengthways, 3-4th Century BC. Dimensions: 13.3 x 17.9 x 8.1 mm
