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LOT 0828
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Dionysos
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.59 grams, 12 mm).
Ellipsoid type with incuse design of Dionysos standing bare-chested with flowing hair; 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 0828
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Dionysos
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Bids: 7 | Current Bid: £650
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Opening Bid: £5
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