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Roman Gemstone with Youth Fighting a Multi-Headed Serpent Roman Gemstone with Youth Fighting a Multi-Headed Serpent Roman Gemstone with Youth Fighting a Multi-Headed Serpent
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LOT 0194

Roman Gemstone with Youth Fighting a Multi-Headed Serpent

CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (1.17 grams, 16 mm).

A young man trampling and spearing a multi-headed beast; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.

CONDITION
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LOT 0194

Roman Gemstone with Youth Fighting a Multi-Headed Serpent

Sold for (Inc. bp): £585

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