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A GRAECO-EGYPTIAN DARK STONE MAGICAL INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS
2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A GRAECO-EGYPTIAN DARK STONE MAGICAL INTAGLIO OF SERAPIS
2ND CENTURY A.D.
With head of Serapis enclosed within Ouroboros, encircled snake with tail in its mouth, the reverse with five lines of Greek inscription, in later ring setting
1.3 x 1.1 cm.; 1.3 cm. across inner hoop
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Lot Essay
The Ouroboros is a symbol of the cosmos.
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