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Sard scaraboid sealstone

Unknown artist, 500 BC

The stone is carved in intaglio with the figure of an athlete picking up a discus, and pivoted in a gold ring.

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Title of artwork, date

Sard scaraboid sealstone, 500 BC

Date supported

1976

Medium and material

Gold & stone

Grant

500

Total cost

2000

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