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Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius
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LOT 0390

Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius

17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER

1 1/4 in. (9.43 grams, 31 mm).

Discoid inlay with facing figure modelled in the half-round, clad in reticulated armour with pauldron and pteruges, cloak to the shoulders, small targe-type shield with cross in circle motif, grasping a spear held across the body; bare-headed with curly hair and beaded nimbus surrounding; legend in the field 'ΟΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟC' (Dimitrios).

Provenance

Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13150-248707.

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LOT 0390

Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of Saint Demetrius

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380

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