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Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

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LOT 0792

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

LATE HELLENISTIC, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.

1/8 in. (0.27 grams, 7 mm).

Plano-convex type with intaglio profile female bust; supplied with an impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

Literature

See image in similar style in Provincia di Venezia, Piccolo mondo antico, la collezione glittica torcellana (Small Ancient World, the glyptic collection from Torcello, in Italian), Venezia, 2014, p.18.

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LOT 0792

Greek Garnet Gemstone with Bust

Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)

Current bid: £5 +BP*
(1 Bid, Reserve met)

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