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Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

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LOT 0120

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

ETRUSCAN, 3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (4.08 grams, 25 mm).

With incised anatomical detailing, underside with a standing figure of Hercules, resting his hand on his club; with a later gold bar and suspension loop.

Provenance

Private collection, London.

CONDITION

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LOT 0120

Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting

Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£625 (EUR 725; USD 844) +BP*

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