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Roman Gnostic Magical Gemstone with Goddess Selene Roman Gnostic Magical Gemstone with Goddess Selene Roman Gnostic Magical Gemstone with Goddess Selene
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LOT 0102

Roman Gnostic Magical Gemstone with Goddess Selene

3RD CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (3.07 grams, 21 mm).

An oval-shaped amuletic peridot gemstone intaglio with bevelled edge, engraved with facing figure of goddess Selene advancing left, wearing a peplos with billowing veil or shawl above, crescent at neck and to head, holding a torch; Greek inscription 'MY' and inversed 'MI' below; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Acquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence 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 0102

Roman Gnostic Magical Gemstone with Goddess Selene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690

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