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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]
ProvenanceFrom 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
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Romano-British Votive Miniature Axehead
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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Flatbed Garnet Gemstone
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
D-section hoop with flared shoulders and square cell, inset cloison. 5.13 grams, 24.16 mm overall, 18.27 x 16.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A42.
