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Roman Agate Gemstone of Apollo Roman Agate Gemstone of Apollo Roman Agate Gemstone of Apollo
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LOT 0646

Roman Agate Gemstone of Apollo

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

3/8 in. (0.305 grams, 10 mm).

Ellipsoid carnelian intaglio of Apollo in profile wearing a laurel wreath.

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0646

Roman Agate Gemstone of Apollo

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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