Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake

ca 450-425 BC

Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
Ancient Greek carnelian intaglio with coiled snake
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Article code23-1670
A superb ancient Greek intaglio showing a coiled snake facing left and raising its head, a dotted lined border around. Texture of the snake's skin rendered by a series of chevrons along its body.

Length: ± 21,3 mm
Width: ± 17,4 mm

Excellent condition, some wear consistent with an ancient artefact.
Reference: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (27.702).
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