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