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Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

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LOT 0678

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

1/2 - 3/4 in. (9.12 grams total, 13-18 mm).

Including intaglio profile bust and figural groups; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Private collection, England.

CONDITION

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LOT 0678

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820

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