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LOT 0693
Roman Miniature Rock Crystal Bead of a Man
CIRCA 300 A.D.
3/4 in. (4.32 grams, 19 mm).
Triangular in section and curved to the rear, with wide-eyed expression; pierced at the ears for suspension as a bead; small goatee beard to the chin and radiating leaf pattern to rear of head.
Provenance
Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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