"Neoclassical Intaglio, Nicolo Agate"
Italian intaglio, probably Rome, late 18th century. Nicolo agate
H. 2 cm.
Good condition.
A beautiful neoclassical intaglio depicting a lightly draped young man seated on a rock and holding a spear. Above his head is a crescent moon and an inscription. When held up to the light, the stone takes on a silvery hue reminiscent of the moonlight.
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