Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
A "Graeco-Egyptian" Haematite Magical Amulet, circa 3rd Century A.D.
No reserve
Lot Closed
July 7, 03:57 PM GMT
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A "Graeco-Egyptian" Haematite Magical Amulet
circa 3rd Century A.D.
engraved in front with a figure of radiate lion-headed Chnoubis facing right, and on the faceted back with two lines of Greek inscription reading XNOU/BIC.
1.9 by 1.5 cm.
Bertrand Thierry de Crussol des Epesse (1952-), France (Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Binoche et Giquello, April 2nd, 2014, no. 127, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale