A LARGE LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A METAL FRAME. MUZIUS SCAEVOLA.
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A LARGE LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A METAL FRAME. MUZIUS SCAEVOLA. 16th - 17th century. 32x46x4 mmThe soldier is standing facing right, wearing armour, helmet and cloak. With his right hand he holds a spear, while he places his left hand above the fire of a burning altar in his famous gesture of courage and virtue. The scene symbolizes the power of Roman Virtus. Nice choice of zoned agate, unfortunately brocken in two parts diagonally. The stone is fixed in a metal frame. Wear marks.Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
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A LARGE LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A METAL FRAME. MUZIUS SCAEVOLA.
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