An italic fossilized chalcedony scarab. Horseman.

3rd - 2nd century B.C.
11x16x4 mm

Running horse facing left, riding by a wounded soldier with an arrow in his chest. The head slightly down and turned behind, indicates the wound is probably mortal. Allegory of militar honour in the death. The warrior is naked as the greek heros and wears an helmet withcheek-pads like the italic soldiers. Dotted frame on the edge. Use of globular elements. Pierced lenghtwise. Rare variety of fossilized chalcedony (madreporico). Signs of wears.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 1200 - 1500