Flawless 14K Yellow Gold Stamp Seal Pendant with a Carnelian Intaglio of Superior Quality of the Sculpture: Laocoön and His Sons. Outstanding 14K yellow gold stamp seal pendant boasting a carnelian intaglio of stunning quality of the famous sculpture, "Laocoön and His Sons". The sculpture is likely the most famous sculptures in history, unearthed in 1506 and has been on display at the Vatican ever since. Noted for it's depiction of the titanic struggle of the Trojan priest, Laocoön and his sons Antiphantes and Thymbraeus, as sea serpents wrap themselves and attack, versions varying between Ancient Greek writers but this work based on Virgil's "Aeneid". Intaglio appears to be signed at bottom edge of oval and is 1 x .75". The total gross weight of the stamp seal is 9.45 grams.
From the property of an East Coast collector.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.