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1st quarter of the 20th century (?)
Dating details:
The type of stone, the style and the fanciful iconography argue in favor of a creation from the beginning of the 20th century (A. Mastrocinque).
Period/Style/Movement:
Materials and techniques:
agate (grey, banded, intaglio cut, intaglio)
Measures: H. 2.8 cm, l. 2.3 cm, E. 0.35 cm
Description:
Artemis standing facing forward on a ridged mound, between two hind protomes, which look down on her and each hold a long palm (or reed) in one paw, which the goddess also holds in her hands. She is dressed in a narrow tunic decorated with garlands or necklaces with spherical pendants. Behind her head, a crown with two large feathers (?).
Acquisition mode:
legacy
Donor(s), testator(s) or seller(s):
Froehner, Wilhelm
Date of the acquisition deed:
1925
Former membership(s):
Froehner, Wilhelm
Inventory number:
Froehner.2851
Bibliography:
Mastrocinque, Attilio. Magical Intaglios from the Department of Coins, Medals and Antiquities. Paris: National Library of France, 2014, p. 136, no. 359.
Delatte, Armand, Derchain, Philippe. Greco-Egyptian Magical Intaglios, National Library, Cabinet of Medals and Antiques. Paris: 1964, no. 236.