Jewellery - 23rd October 2014
Lot 1319
A gold pendant mounted with an agate cameo
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1100
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Description
A gold pendant mounted with an agate cameo, 16th century, after the classical style. Cracked. Carved with the scene of King Priam begging Achilles for the return of his favourite son Hector's body which had been ceremoniously dragged around Troy. 5.5cm high.
From the collection of the late Gertrud Seidmann.