Large Roman Carnelian and Other Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd Century A.D. and later. Comprising fifty-six intaglios and intaglio fragments, motifs including: a helmetted Minerva, a cameo of a male bust with a labarum, a kneeling figure, a standing figure holding a long staff and a snake(?), a reclining quadruped before a tree, a leaping lion, and others. 16 grams total, 5-16 mm (1/4 - 5/8 in.). [56]
Private collection, London.
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2nd-3rd Century A.D. and later. Comprising fifty-six intaglios and intaglio fragments, motifs including: a helmetted Minerva, a cameo of a male bust with a labarum, a kneeling figure, a standing figure holding a long staff and a snake(?), a reclining quadruped before a tree, a leaping lion, and others. 16 grams total, 5-16 mm (1/4 - 5/8 in.). [56]
Private collection, London.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
