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LOT 0741
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.90 grams, 11.21 mm).
With intaglio eagle standing with head turned and a wreath in its beak; 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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Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Roman Agate Gemstone with Nude Wrestler
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
