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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 0924

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

3/8 - 3/4 in. (9.57 grams total, 11-18 mm).

Including biconvex and plano-convex types with incuse enthroned king, amphora, eagle and other motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [6]

Provenance

Private collection, England.

CONDITION

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LOT 0924

Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £819

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