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*A Roman gnostic green and brown jasper intaglio. Phoenix.

£ 3200

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*a roman gnostic green and brown jasper intaglio. phoenix.

*A Roman gnostic green and brown jasper intaglio. Phoenix.

£ 3200

1.9 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm (0 ³/₄ x 0 ⁵/₈ x 0 ¹/₈ inches)
Roman art, 2nd-3rd century A.D.

This lot is sold under temporary import status.

Standing right with radiated crown. Groundline. In the field, a star and "ΜΛLΗΟ". Probably a figuration of the egyptian divinity Benu, linked with the Sun, creation, and rebirth. He may have been the original inspiration for the phoenix legends that developed in Greek mythology.

Formerly in the private collection of J.A. Mariaud de Serres, Paris

This lot is sold under temporary import status.

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
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