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Roman Head of a Philosopher Bead
Roman Head of a Philosopher Bead
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Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Carved with a severe facial expression, short cropped hair, pierced at the ears, old collector's label '018' to the underside. 3.05 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.).

From the glyptic collection of Mr X; thence by descent. Acquired Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Eve SVV, Paris, France, 28 June 2017, no.152 (Part). Property of a French collector.

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Roman Head of a Philosopher Bead

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