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Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus
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LOT 0014

Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/8 in. (0.30 grams, 9.87 mm).

With intaglio head of Silenus in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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LOT 0014

Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Silenus

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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