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LOT 0156
Estimate
GBP (£) 800 - 1,000
EUR (€) 930 - 1,160
USD ($) 1,070 - 1,340
ROMAN NICOLO GEMSTONE WITH THESEUS HOLDING SWORD
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.08 grams, 15 mm).
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.08 grams, 15 mm).
The oval intaglio with nude youthful Theseus to left, holding a sword in sheath with belt for attachment.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Important North West London collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Walters, H.B., Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum, London, 1926, no.1909, for similar.
FOOTNOTES:
Theseus was one of the greatest and most popular heroes of Greek mythology and is closely associated with the city-state of Athens. Theseus is also known for many other adventures: however, he is more famous for slaying the Minotaur at the Labyrinth of Crete.
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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:
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