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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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LOT 0726
Roman Hematite Gnostic Gemstone with Chnoubis
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone of the Young God Hercules Fighting Snakes
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Intaglio image of Hercules kneeling on a baseline holding a snake aloft in one hand and gripping another in the other hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.70 grams, 13 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
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Roman Decorated Terracotta Fragment Collection
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including a terracotta rim fragment with resting gryphon motif, and other items. 58 grams total, 37-90 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman to Post Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1st-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Including lozenge bezel with tremolier design, disc bezel with reserved wheel-cross and other types. 60 grams total, 21-28 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
