A GREEK HELLENISTIC GARNET INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD NECKLACE ELEMENT. PORTRAIT OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT.

A GREEK HELLENISTIC GARNET INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD NECKLACE ELEMENT. PORTRAIT OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT.2nd century B.C.Stone 11x12 mm; 2.58 grThe gold ornament is round and adorned with two series of gold spherical beads divided in platted gold. Presence of a suspension hoop, (missing the other one). In the center, a large circular, slightly cabochon garnet intaglio figuring the portrait of Alexander the Great facing left. He is characterized by the typical presence of the Amon's horns and the the long hair. The presence of some globular elements for the anatomical details is referable to a Greek workshop.Wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private, acquired on the art market 1980s-1990s