STRIDING HERCULES, with Club, Lion Pelt, & Quiver of Arrows

STRIDING HERCULES, with Club, Lion Pelt, & Quiver of Arrows
(The hero depicted with full beard, nude)

Oval : 20 x 18 mm (7/8 x 3/4”);
height 25 mm ( 1-1/16 “)
Gold tested : 18 k; gem set foiled in silver domed back
Gross Weight : .203 troy ounce

Provenance : a Williamsburg Virginia collection

Image within a minute border of facets carved in very dark brown transparent gem, closed back, possibly foil -enhanced; Intaglio ancient or 18th century “after the antique”; fob pendant 18th century (old repairs & dent to silver dome back)

# 30062 f ................................... $ 1,150.