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LOT 0892
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Gladiator Fighting a Lion
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.69 grams, 14.25 mm).
With intaglio scene of a gladiator fighting a lion; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0892
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Gladiator Fighting a Lion
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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