Gnostic Haematite Magical Gemstone

2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (3.81 grams, 24 mm).

Ellipsoid plaque with chamfered rim; obverse: two animal-headed attendants flank a seated figure in profile mounted on a curved barque, with birds, stars, crescents and other items in the field; reverse: enigmatic legend 'XAYYXYXBA / XVXBAR ** / AZIXVCBXI / Provenance

From the collection of magical objects of the late Mr A. Cotton, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12224-222410.

CONDITION

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