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A Roman Banded Agate Gnostic Gem
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$3,750
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
Length 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm).
Description
A Roman Banded Agate Gnostic Gem
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Length 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some scratches, pitting, wear, and surface cracks typical of age. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance: Mallett at Bourdon House Ltd., Mayfair, London.Private Collection (Professor V.E.), United Kingdom, primarily formed in the late 1970s-1990s; thence by descent to his wife in the 2000s.