A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SHOWING A NAKED WARRIOR, HELLENISTIC 2ND-1ST CENTURY BC

Reference: ART600979

A Hellenistic intaglio in orange carnelian showing a naked warrior (a hero?) advancing left with a shield and spear. On his head he seems to be wearing a close fitting helmet.

Size : 5 by 10 mm.

PROVENANCE
From a European collection formed in the 1980's.