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LOT 0084
Roman Cameo of Minerva
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (4.91 grams, 31 mm).
Ellipsoid agate plaque with bust of Minerva in the half-round wearing a Corinthian helmet tilted back on her head, braided hair, peplos dress.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12521-231989.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 0084
Roman Cameo of Minerva
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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