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LOT 0589

Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone

4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (3.38 grams, 24 mm).

A brown oval intaglio with two facing male busts, both diademed and togate, the left bust bearded, possibly depicting Serapis and Horus.

Provenance

Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present.
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 0589

Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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