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Roman Aquamarine Gemstone of a Philosopher Roman Aquamarine Gemstone of a Philosopher Roman Aquamarine Gemstone of a Philosopher
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LOT 0002

Roman Aquamarine Gemstone of a Philosopher

LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.

1/2 in. (0.90 grams, 14 mm).

Plano-convex in section, incuse facing bust of an elderly man wearing a tunic and toga; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

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

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LOT 0002

Roman Aquamarine Gemstone of a Philosopher

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,800

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