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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

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.

CONDITION

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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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