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LOT 0025
Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Jupiter Seated
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.41 grams, 15.2 mm).
With intaglio Jupiter sitting on his throne with a spear in one hand and an eagle at his feet; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0025
Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Jupiter Seated
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising: two with standing figures; profile bust; trefoil; fish; Fortuna; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.23 grams total, 7.48-15.98 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gemstone with Minerva
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Plano-convex in section with incuse image of Minerva standing with one hand extended, holding her spear and shield. 1.18 grams, 17 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
In Rome, the Athena Promachos type occurs on imperial silver medallions of Domitian (struck in 92 AD), since Minerva was his personal protector. On gems, it became very common from the end of the 1st century BC onwards, even on the magical gemstones. -
Roman Eye Agate Intaglio with Running Dog
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
An oval banded intaglio showing a running dog facing left. 0.46 grams, 10 mm
From a late Warwickshire numismatic collector, his collection formed from the early 1980s.
