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LOT 0726
Roman Hematite Gnostic Gemstone with Chnoubis
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.82 grams, 15 mm).
Incuse lion-headed serpent facing right with radiate head of 14 rays and a nimbata; body marked by deep, parallel scales in two coils; crescent moon and a star in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
Private collection, England.
This magical jewel referenced solar worship and ancient Egyptian astronomy. Rare.
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