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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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Discoid in plan with stub nozzle, broad shoulder, discus with radiating hatching within concentric rings; maker's legend to underside 'APICTOKΛEOYS' (Aristokleos). 67 grams, 87 mm
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Roman Chequerboard Millefiori Glass Bead
Israel, 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Spherical in profile with median horizontal band of chequerboard millefiori pattern. 5.92 grams, 17 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £10
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 172/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
