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LOT 0118
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
ROMAN CARNELIAN GEMSTONE WITH ZEUS AMON AND PASTORAL SCENE
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.34 grams, 22 mm).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.34 grams, 22 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio scene of a baby sitting beside a ram on a baseline, profile bust above of ram-horned Zeus Amon supplied with a museum-quality impression.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
