Intaglio Featuring King Demetrius I of Bactria in a Gold Mount, 20th Century CE
Carnelian, Gold
1.35 x 3.65
OS.268
The intaglio features King Demetrius I , who ruled the ancient Kingdom of Bactria between 200-180 BC. The gold mount is more recent and is inscribed on the reverse with...
The intaglio features King Demetrius I , who ruled the ancient Kingdom of Bactria between 200-180 BC. The gold mount is more recent and is inscribed on the reverse with the place-name 'Bukhara.' There are also four lions and two birds delicately incised around the inscription.