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LOT 0892
Roman Gnostic Haematite Bifacial Gemstone with Uterus and Inscription
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.25 grams, 15 mm).
Dscoid in plan with enigmatic legend to obverse 'ΟΡωΡΙΟΥΘ', reverse with incised schematic uterus(?) and tendrils.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market, from a collection formed in the 1990s.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
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LOT 0892
Roman Gnostic Haematite Bifacial Gemstone with Uterus and Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Roman Bronze Lion's Head Casket Mount
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Modelled in the round as the head of a lion with voluminous mane, lentoid eyes and slit mouth; ferrous remains within. 126 grams, 36 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Pair of cuboid gaming dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 8.48 grams total, 13 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
