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Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone in Silver Ring Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone in Silver Ring Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone in Silver Ring
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LOT 0091

Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone in Silver Ring

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

1 in. (12.32 grams, 25.86 mm overall, 19.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).

A glass intaglio with Gnostic symbolism including a figure emerging from a poppy-head, asterisks and other symbols; set in an early 20th century silver finger ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Important North West London collection.

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LOT 0091

Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone in Silver Ring

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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