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LOT 0802
Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Spes
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.74 grams, 13 mm).
Standing and facing left with her right hand raised an holding a budding flower; inscription in Greek 'KAΛ(OΣ)' (= beautiful) on the left.
ProvenanceEx R. Sebastia Coch (1908-1969) collection, Barcelona; thence by descent.
English art market, 2018.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00143341.
Cf. Boardman, J., Greek Gems and Finger Rings, Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 1970 (2001), nos.228, for similar.
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LOT 0802
Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Spes
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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