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Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone
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LOT 1013

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.

CONDITION
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LOT 1013

Late Roman Carnelian Double Portrait Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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