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Greek Chalcedony Seal Depicting a Deer Greek Chalcedony Seal Depicting a Deer Greek Chalcedony Seal Depicting a Deer
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LOT 0091

Greek Chalcedony Seal Depicting a Deer

5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.

7/8 in. (6.03 grams, 21 mm).

Tabular in form with intaglio grazing deer motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

UK private collection, 1980-1983.
Private collection, London.

Literature

See Boardman, J., Greek Gems and Finger Rings. Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 2001.

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LOT 0091

Greek Chalcedony Seal Depicting a Deer

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120

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