Ancient Hellenistic Banded Agate Intaglio With two Faces c.2nd century BC.
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Ancient Hellenistic Banded Agate Intaglio With two Faces c.2nd century BC. Size 30 x 23 mm. Large banded agate intaglio with carving on both sides. Athena Nikophoros facing behind, head turned over an Altor to r. in right hand. Nike. in left hand, trident of Poseidon. Other side Winged Nike facing r. with deer behind. head facing backwards taking feed from Nike. The gem celebrates Athenas Victory over Poseidon in claiming Athens. Provenance: Ex MD collection. Acquired from Malter Galleries 2008.
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repaired from 2 pieceswith small chip at edge.
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Ancient Hellenistic Banded Agate Intaglio With two Faces c.2nd century BC.
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