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Lot 207 - Auction 86

A roman red jasper with dark green inclusions magical intaglio. Anguipes cock.2nd - 3rd century A.D.13,5 x 18 x 3 mmThe hybrid figure is ... Read more
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1.800,00 GBP
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A roman red jasper with dark green inclusions magical intaglio. Anguipes cock.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

13,5 x 18 x 3 mm

The hybrid figure is turned on the right. The right hand raised high and holding the solar whip, left hand holding the round shield which is inscribed Ἰάω. On the reverse, two inscribed lines ABPACAZ - CABAωθ (Abraxas, Sabaoth). Chip on the left edge and wear marks on both sides. Very nice color of the stone.

Parallels : Mastrocinque, Attilio. Les intailles magiques du département des Monnaies, médailles et antiques.Paris : Bibliothèque nationale de France, 2014, p.116, n°303.

U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
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