A MYCENAEAN CARNELIAN LENTOID SEAL
Property of a Florida Private Collector
A MYCENAEAN CARNELIAN LENTOID SEAL

LATE HELLADIC II, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY B.C.

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A MYCENAEAN CARNELIAN LENTOID SEAL
late helladic ii, circa 15th century b.c.
Engraved with two bulls in profile to the right, the further one depicted with its head turned away, a groundline below
7/8in. (2.2cm.) diameter

Lot Essay

For the subject, see plates 105, 136, and especially 158 in Boardman, Greek Gems and Finger Rings.