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7752b

Roman Red Jasper Intaglio of a Rooster

An ancient Roman red jasper gem carved with an intaglio image of a rooster crowing before a cornucopia.

Ca. 2nd – 3rd century AD.

Length: 8 mm.

cf.:British Museum, London, museum no. 1986,0401.202.

Formerly in the E.M.G. collection, London, 1970s; subsequently in the E.V. collection, London.

Inv#: 7752

$350

Guaranteed Authentic

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