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A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES.

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A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES.

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A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES. 2nd century A.D.10x13x2 mmThe effigy is facing right, with a laureated head and a lion's skin tied around the neck. Probably an emperor in hero guise. Partially burnt stone. Slight wear marks.Provenance: U.K private collection

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A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES.

Name: A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO HEAD OF YOUNG EMPEROR AS HERCULES.
SKU: 155379323
Price: 360 GBP
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