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LOT 2033
Banded Agate Bead Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 7/8 in. (270 grams total, 23-72 mm).
Including plano-convex, oblate and other types. [13, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Agate Bead and Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including fusiform plano-convex and other types with wedge-shaped pendant. 286 grams total, 15-80 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Western Asiatic Style Glazed Ceramic Gaming Piece Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a bell-shaped pawn with pellet detailing; a standing knight with sword and teardrop shield; a mounted knight with spear and shield. 226 grams total, 44-85 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Post-Classical Red Agate Gemstone with Omphale
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Elipsoid in plan with domed obverse; intaglio with Omphale standing nude on a baseline, right hand on her hip and supporting her club with her left; at her feet an Apulian trozella vessel; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.13 grams, 25 mm
Private collection, England.
The figure bears the classic symbol of Hercules - the club - but the details of her nude body and lack of beard indicate that this is a female. Omphale was the queen of Lydia, daughter of the river Lardanos. According to myth, Hercules was a slave to the beautiful queen for three years and was forced by her to dress as a woman and spin wool, giving up his lion's head. It was Omphale who donned her lion's head and wielded the club, as depicted in this intaglio, an allegory of submission and revenge in love. An interesting post-classical work.
