Description:

Ancient Mediterranean, central Italy, Etruria, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE; Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A delightful Etruscan rock crystal scaraboid featuring a satyr riding a goat, set in a Neoclassical swivel ring of over 17 karat gold. Facing right, the goat strides forward toward a stalk of wheat, his head displaying a short beard and sweeping, arched horns that extend back to the rider, who boisterously wields a spear and tosses his head back in raucous laughter. A corded border surrounds the scene, while the stone's periphery is intricately carved with a cross-hatching pattern. The ovoid gem is set in a bifurcated gold ring band and flanked by coils of gold. Size of intaglio: 0.5" L x 0.4" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm); of ring: 1" L x 0.8" W (2.5 cm x 2 cm); US ring size:

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31,1966

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  • Condition: Ancient intaglio set in a Neoclassical gold swivel ring to be wearable. Chip to right side has been professionally repaired with break line visible and slight blemish due to transparency of stone. Impressively preserved detail.

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