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Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse
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LOT 0991

Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (3.99 grams, 28 mm).

Bifacial fragment with incised border; Side A - upper body of standing figure with arms raised beside nimbate figure surmounted by a star and feather; Side B - two ruled horizontal bands with lightly-incised text. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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LOT 0991

Fragment of a Large Roman Gnostic Gemstone with Inscription to the Reverse

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

Current bid: £5 +BP*
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