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LOT 0089
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GBP (£) 700 - 900
EUR (€) 810 - 1,040
USD ($) 940 - 1,210
£350 (EUR 405; USD 469) (+bp*)
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ROMAN CHROME CHALCEDONY GEMSTONE OF GRYLLUS
1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.31 grams, 9 mm).
1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.31 grams, 9 mm).
With intaglio composite profile bust of a helmetted female (possibly depicting Minerva) facing left, and two other heads, one emerging from the helmet and the other beneath the neck; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
PROVENANCE:
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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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.
