Egyptian Gnostic Bifacial Gemstone
4th century AD. An amethyst gemstone with chamfered rim, one face with seven lines of text, the other with scene including a phallic figure with a tail, a female surmounting a column, crescent and serpent in the field, text to the border. 2.27 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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4th century AD. An amethyst gemstone with chamfered rim, one face with seven lines of text, the other with scene including a phallic figure with a tail, a female surmounting a column, crescent and serpent in the field, text to the border. 2.27 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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