314, Lot: 524. Estimate $100.
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Bronze intaglio. Greek, Classical or Hellenistic Period, 4th–2nd centuries BC. Bronze intaglio with archer kneeling right, aiming bow.
Dimensions: 18x14mm. See BM Intaglios, 528 for a gem parallel. Black patina. Intact.
The figure is reminiscent of depictions of Philoktetes found on coins of Lamia (see BCD Thessaly II 128.1).
