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ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. GRYLLOS.
A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. GRYLLOS.
2nd century A.D.
Stone 10x12 mm; int. diam 16 mm; 6,71 gr.
Apotropaic effigy composed of a juvenile mask and a bearded mask of silenus. Below, two Greek letters ΛΥ. Small missing on the edge. Wear marks.
Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.