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