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LOT 0775

Roman Gemstone and Glass Pendant Collection

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/8 - 5/8 in. (4.35 grams total, 10-17 mm).

Comprising: a fragment of a glass pendant with impressed image of an advancing lion, crescent moon above; a conical agate intaglio with a profile of theatre mask; an oval carnelian intaglio with a dove holding an olive branch; a jasper intaglio with standing Asclepius holding a snake-staff. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0775

Roman Gemstone and Glass Pendant Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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