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Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos
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LOT 0007

Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos

1ST CENTURY B.C.

1/2 in. (0.69 grams, 12 mm).

Plano-convex in section with reserved facing theatrical mask of Pornoboskos, or brothel-keeper, with bald head and bushy beard.

Provenance

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

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LOT 0007

Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380

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