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LOT 1008
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
(6 Bids, Reserve met)
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(6 Bids, Reserve met) | Current bid: £290
ROMAN MAGICAL AMULET IN THE NAME OF SERAPION
LEVANTINE REGION, CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.14 grams, 30 mm).
LEVANTINE REGION, CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.14 grams, 30 mm).
An early Christian columnar amulet pierced lengthwise for suspension, with magical inscription in Greek to each of the four faces: 'TO ΔЄ Β Є Ξ Ι ധ / Τ Ο ΚΥ ΡM(?) Ο Κധ ΚЄ / CΑ ΒΑ ധ ΚЄ ЄΦ Ι ΜΗ(ligate) IΑ C / CЄ ΡΑ ΠΙ ധ Ν Ο C'.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
