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Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake
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LOT 0026

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake

1ST CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (0.64 grams, 14 mm).

Intaglio facing bust of the god Asclepius with serpent in one hand; 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 0026

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860

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