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Late Roman Gnostic Carnelian Gemstone
Late Roman Gnostic Carnelian Gemstone
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Description
4th-7th century A.D. Bifacial ellipsoid insert with lip to one face; obverse depicting a kilted figure with avian head and with wings on his head, shoulders and hips holding symbols and flanked by a scorpion, scarab, serpent and other items; reverse with lion-headed serpent, surrounding enigmatic legend 'XAYMNOMNABMXMXIM'; supplied with a museum-quality impression of each face. 1.92 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.).

From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.

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Late Roman Gnostic Carnelian Gemstone

Estimate £500 - £700
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£440

Starting Price £440
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