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LOT 0703

Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Mercury

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (1.13 grams, 16 mm).

Ellipsoid in plan with incuse figure of Mercury standing, holding out his coin-purse.

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 0703

Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Mercury

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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