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Eastern Roman Garnet Gemstone with Jugate Horses Eastern Roman Garnet Gemstone with Jugate Horses Eastern Roman Garnet Gemstone with Jugate Horses
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LOT 0651

Eastern Roman Garnet Gemstone with Jugate Horses

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (0.79 grams, 13 mm).

Plano-convex in section with engraved pair of quadrupeds each with its forelegs bent beneath the body, neck arched and head facing towards the rump; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0651

Eastern Roman Garnet Gemstone with Jugate Horses

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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