Antique Carved Victorian Horn Intaglio of Sacret Minerva

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Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025

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• Lot Description
  19th-century carved horn intaglio featuring a classical depiction of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war. This finely detailed Victorian piece presents Minerva in full regalia, holding a spear and shield, with an owl—symbol of wisdom—beside her feet and radiating divine light from her helmet. The composition is carved in low relief within a circular medallion border, bearing the inscription "SACRA MINERVA" around the upper edge. Crafted from rich amber-brown horn, the plaque shows natural surface variation and a gentle curvature, suggesting it may have been mounted originally or formed part of a decorative panel.

  Condition

  Fair antique condition with age-related wear, minor warping, and surface patina. Small edge losses and a single mounting hole present. Beautiful translucency when held to light. The reverse shows traces of adhesive and a pierced hole, likely for former display purposes.
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