Lotto 34 | A LARGE GREEK BLUE CHALCEDONY ENGRAVED SEAL. HELMET.

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A LARGE GREEK BLUE CHALCEDONY ENGRAVED SEAL. HELMET.

A LARGE GREEK BLUE CHALCEDONY ENGRAVED SEAL. HELMET.

5th - 4th century B.C.

21x25x10 mm

Pierced lengthwise. In the centre, a soldier's helmet facing left, characterized by a crest and cheek guards. The seal is slightly convex in front (engraved side) and flat behind. The stone shows signs of ancient burning with internal and superficial cracks and fissures. Small missing on the edge and signs of wear. Interesting and refined work. Rare type.

Provenance: The Gustave Mustaki collection, exported from Egypt under licence c.1950 and gifted to Elsa MacLellan, his daughter, thence by descent.