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LOT 0101
Roman Gemstone with Victory Coronation Scene with Hebrew Script
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.11 grams, 20 mm).
A bifacial oval-shaped carnelian gemstone with bevelled edge, the obverse engraved with a scene composed of multiple figures standing on a ground line, crescent moon between two stars above, from left possibly the god Helios (or Serapis) being crowned by Victory, the central standing figure of Isis holding a cornucopia, fronted by an eagle holding a wreath in its beak, crowned by another winged Victory; partial inscription below; reverse bearing five lines of later inscribed text, in Hebrew script; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1999.
Property of a late London Mayfair gentleman, by descent.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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 0101
Roman Gemstone with Victory Coronation Scene with Hebrew Script
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
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