Roman Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. or later Including Abraxas as an anguiped figure, tower with flanking deer, standing figure and other designs; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf.Peleg-Barkat, O., Tepper, Y., 'Engraved Gems from Sites with a Military Presence in Roman Palestine' in Entwistle, C., Adams, N., Gems of Heaven, recent research on engraved Gemstones in Late Antiquity, c. AD 200-600, London, 2011, pp.99-104, pl.1, for a similar gemstone. 4.84 grams total, 6-12 mm (1/8 - 1/2 in.). [10, No Reserve]
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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.
2nd-3rd century A.D. or later Including Abraxas as an anguiped figure, tower with flanking deer, standing figure and other designs; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf.Peleg-Barkat, O., Tepper, Y., 'Engraved Gems from Sites with a Military Presence in Roman Palestine' in Entwistle, C., Adams, N., Gems of Heaven, recent research on engraved Gemstones in Late Antiquity, c. AD 200-600, London, 2011, pp.99-104, pl.1, for a similar gemstone. 4.84 grams total, 6-12 mm (1/8 - 1/2 in.). [10, No Reserve]
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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.
