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LOT 0124
Romano-Egyptian Stone Intaglio Depicting Serapis and Isis
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.84 grams, 16 mm).
Ellipsoid jasper cloison with intaglio bust of Serapis on a pedestal, modius to the head; Isis standing in a crescent boat.
Provenance
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.
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LOT 0124
Romano-Egyptian Stone Intaglio Depicting Serapis and Isis
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
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