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LOT 0740

Roman Jet Amuletic Stamp Seal

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (10.57 grams, 51 mm).

Quadrilateral with a keeled upper face, underside with reversed inscription reading 'SEVSVPLICI'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0740

Roman Jet Amuletic Stamp Seal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £598

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