Tibetan Silver Box Pendant with Demetrios I Seal Intaglio > Lot No. 010

Description:
An undated carved intaglio depicting a profile male face of the Bactrian King Demetrius I (337 BC - 283 BC) with elephant headgear on a geometric field, in an antique silver box pendant with animal designs and text to the lid.

Measurements:
62 grams, 44 mm

Size :
1 3/4"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
Acquired on the London art market in the 1960's.

Estimate: £120 - 180 (EUR 140 - 210; USD 180 - 270)

Auction date: Friday 11th May 2012 Antiquities eAuction