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LOT 0850

Roman Black-Banded Carnelian Gryllos Gemstone

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (0.54 grams, 12 mm).

Elliptical in plan with chamfered sides, intaglio gryllos motif with head of Silenus and a helmet-wearing male (Mars?).

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0850

Roman Black-Banded Carnelian Gryllos Gemstone

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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