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LOT 0623

Roman Head of a Philosopher Bead

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (3.05 grams, 14 mm).

Carved with a severe facial expression, short cropped hair, pierced at the ears, old collector's label '018' to the underside. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the glyptic collection of Mr X; thence by descent.
Acquired Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Eve SVV, Paris, France, 28 June 2017, no.152 (Part).
Property of a French collector.

CONDITION

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LOT 0623

Roman Head of a Philosopher Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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