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LOT 0158
Late Roman Hematite Gnostic Gemstone
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6 grams, 27 mm).
Ellipsoid bifacial cloison with chamfered edge; obverse - horseman with spear pointing at a fallen enemy with legend 'ΝΩΜΟΛΟ'; reverse - retrograde legend 'ΠΤΘΕΟΛΓΙCΨ[..]'; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1994.
Private collection, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 4/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.