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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 0861

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

1/2 - 1 in. (20.6 grams total, 13-27 mm).

Including profile bust and gryllus types, nicolo of Venus and others; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [10]

Provenance

Private collection, England.

CONDITION

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LOT 0861

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,404

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