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Lot 153 - Auction 107

An eastern roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military fight scene.
Estimate:
600,00/800,00 £
Starting price:
400,00 GBP
Price realized:
2.000,00 GBP
Bids:
26

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Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

An eastern roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military fight scene.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

17 x 22 x 4 mm.

A soldier on horseback advances against a soldier on the ground (wearing an helmet and holding a shield). The character on horseback raises a spear to kill his enemy and appears to be characterized by a headdress (Leontea?). Greek inscription on the background. Probably Alexander the Great fighting a soldier. Wear marks. Eastern workshop.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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