Jewellery - 23rd January 2020
Lot 1405
An early 19th century carnelian intaglio depicting Paris
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £900
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Description
An early 19th century carnelian intaglio depicting Paris, in profile and wearing Phrygian cap, Greek pseudo-signature for Maronos, intaglio 2.1cm high, in a gold swivel ring, size M
For an impression of a similar gem, see William Tassie no. 3070 (plate 95 of 156). Relevant information and images are available in The Beazley Archive database, The Ashmolean, Oxford.