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Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes
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LOT 0101

Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes

2ND CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (2.44 grams, 16 mm).

Domed body layered horizontally, an engraved figure of standing Hermes facing right, wearing a petasos and holding a caduceus.

Provenance

Old French collection, 1980s.
UK private collection, acquired in the French art market.

CONDITION
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LOT 0101

Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£250 (EUR 290; USD 338) +BP*

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