Greek Hellenistic Carnelian Intaglio Striding Nude Male
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 4th to 1st century BCE. A fine carnelian intaglio of ovoid form, hand-carved to depict a nude male figure striding left and carrying a spear in his left hand and in his right an indecipherable staff with a cross-like finial - perhaps intended as a trident indicating he is Poseidon or as a caduceus signifying that he is Hermes. His bearded head is shown in profile and crowned by a wreath or diadem. Size: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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#174063
Ancient Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 4th to 1st century BCE. A fine carnelian intaglio of ovoid form, hand-carved to depict a nude male figure striding left and carrying a spear in his left hand and in his right an indecipherable staff with a cross-like finial - perhaps intended as a trident indicating he is Poseidon or as a caduceus signifying that he is Hermes. His bearded head is shown in profile and crowned by a wreath or diadem. Size: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174063
Condition
Chips to lower left and top right peripheries. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining detail.
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Greek Hellenistic Carnelian Intaglio Striding Nude Male
Estimate $300 - $450
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