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LOT 0097

Roman Gemstone Collection

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1/4 - 5/8 in. (4.21 grams total, 8-15 mm).

Mainly ellipsoid carnelian plaques with incuse designs including standing figure, bird in flight and other types. [7]

Provenance

From an old UK collection, 1980s.

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LOT 0097

Roman Gemstone Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235

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