Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)., Italy
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Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 211:
A large roman magical lapis lazuli intaglio. Anubis.
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Sold for: £550
Start price:
£
400
Estimated price :
€500 - €1,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A large roman magical lapis lazuli intaglio. Anubis.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
26 x 34 x 4 mm
The god is standing on a crocodile, turned to the left and wearing a short dress. Above the winged solar disk. On either side of the god, birds and snakes. He holds a scorpion in each of his hands. On the reverse, inscription: NθM ONOC KONY This type of magical gem was used to protect against disease. Wear marks. Rare.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
