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Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Scorpion

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Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Eagles: 2nd-4th century AD. A discoid carnelian(?) cloison, intaglio wreath border enclosing two eagles supporting a laurel wreath in their beaks. 0.78 grams, 16mm (1/2"). From a private collection; formed 19

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Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Eagle: 2nd-4rd century AD. An oval red jasper gemstone engraved with an eagle, Victory wreath in beak. 0.32 grams, 10.44mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the European art m

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Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Hound and Hare: 2nd-3rd century AD. An octagonal red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a hound chasing a hare. 0.42 grams, 10.37mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the Europea

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Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Standing Deity: 2nd-3rd century AD. An oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a standing deity, holding a crooked staff, and purse with star below. 0.38 grams, 11.36mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection

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Roman Celestial Intaglio Gemstone: Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. With crescent moon among three starbursts; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.96 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.). From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe

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Description

2nd-4th century AD. An oval yellow jasper intaglio gemstone engraved with a large scorpion. 0.54 grams, 13.03mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s.

Condition

Very fine condition.

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Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Scorpion

Name: Roman Intaglio Gemstone with Scorpion
SKU: 63773812
Price: 260 GBP
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Estimate £150 - £200

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