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LOT 0178
Roman Crystal Gemstone with Galley
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.94 grams, 14 mm).
With intaglio ship under sail with banks of oars; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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LOT 0178
Roman Crystal Gemstone with Galley
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Plate brooch formed as a leaping lion with hatched mane; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. 8.13 grams, 36 mm
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Roman Gold Ring with Garnet
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising a slender hoop with discoid bezel and central cell surrounded by a beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon 1.56 grams, 17.01 mm overall, 13.30 x 15.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
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Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Gryllos
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Oval in shape; the main subject of the gryllos a youth wearing a horse-head topped helmet, the body a ram's head holding an ear of corn in its mouth, the legs and tail that of a cockerel. 0.34 grams, 11 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
According to Plutarch, grylloi had apotropaic properties to ward off the evil eye.
