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LOT 0817

Gnostic Haematite Carved Bead

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (19.6 grams, 24 mm).

Barrel-shaped with intaglio frieze including an undulating serpent, a seated man in profile, a lion and other item; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old London, UK, collection since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0817

Gnostic Haematite Carved Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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