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LOT 0695

Roman Gemstone Collection

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1/4 - 5/8 in. (13.54 grams total, 7-16 mm).

Group of mainly carnelian cloisons with intaglio designs including eagle, profile bust, Serapis, winged phallus and other motifs; one possibly not ancient; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [14]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
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 0695

Roman Gemstone Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170

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