The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 884:
Greek Bifacial Gnostic Gemstone with Abrasax
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Start price:
£
300
Estimated price :
£300 - £400
Buyer's Premium: 30%
VAT: 8.875%
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Greek Bifacial Gnostic Gemstone with Abrasax
4th-7th century AD
An amethyst discoid gemstone with chamfered underside, intaglio anguiped (the god Abrasax) with serpent-legs and shield(?), enigmatic legend '*MAH[.]WAZAISA□AFBA'. 5.3 grams, 25mm (1"). Fine condition, chipped.
Provenance
From the Dean family collection, London, UK; acquired on the London art market 1970-1980s.
