拍品 124
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A ROMAN SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A GRIFFIN
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A ROMAN SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A GRIFFIN

1ST CENTURY B.C.

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A ROMAN SARDONYX INTAGLIO WITH A GRIFFIN
1ST CENTURY B.C.
The wings with detailed feathers and curled tips, long curved tail, sitting on its haunches with one forepaw resting on Nemesis' wheel of Fortune, on groundline, in later ring setting
1.7 x 1.2 cm.; 1.8 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

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For other examples of the theme, cf. Henig, Lewis Collection, p. 45, no. 172; Maaskant-Kleibrink, Royal Coin Cabinet, p. 260, no. 693; Henig and Whiting, Gems from Gadera, p. 37, no. 396; and Henig et al., Classical Gems, p. 176, no. 382.