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Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion
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LOT 0662

Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (1.26 grams, 18 mm).

Ellipsoid in plan with engraved intaglio scene of Hercules advancing on a baseline to grapple with the Nemean lion, club placed to his rear; reverse with legend 'KKK/ЧЧЧ'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
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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LOT 0662

Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hercules and Nemean Lion

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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