Loading, please wait...
LOT 0146
Late Roman Gnostic Carnelian Gemstone
4TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.92 grams, 22 mm).
Bifacial ellipsoid insert with lip to one face; obverse depicting a kilted figure with avian head and with wings on his head, shoulders and hips holding symbols and flanked by a scorpion, scarab, serpent and other items; reverse with lion-headed serpent, surrounding enigmatic legend 'XAYMNOMNABMXMXIM'; supplied with a museum-quality impression of each face.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman to Post Medieval Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a military cap badge, lead weight, buckle and belt fittings, milled coins and other items. 955 grams total, 9-74 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. -
.jpg)
Late Roman Rosso-Antico Thumb Pestle
3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Red marble pestle or grinding tool, the handle formed as a thumb with knuckle and nail detailing; old collector's label '2' to underside. 312 grams, 12 cm
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1999. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12096-218201.
Mainly used by medical staff for grinding ingredients such as medicinal compounds, cosmetics and culinary spices. -
Late Roman Bronze Twisted Snake Bracelet Pair
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Matched pair each formed from two twisted rods, with snake-head detailing to the finials. 123 grams total, 71-74 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
