Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. An ellipsoid bifacial haematite gemstone with intaglio scenes: obverse with a reaper holding a sickle and cutting down a crop; reverse with a bird, wings spread beneath a glyph. 7.37 grams, 26.8 mm (1 in.). Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.Important North West London collection.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 1'000 GBP |
Estimate | 1'400 GBP |