1018 - Roman Garnet Gemstone with Shrimp. Augustan Period, 1st century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio crayfish motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. See a similar gemstone in Provincia di Venezia, Piccolo mondo antico, la collezione glittica torcellana (Small Ancient World, the glyptic collection from Torcello, in Italian), Venezia, 2014, p.31. 0.63 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Roman Garnet Gemstone with Shrimp. Augustan Period, 1st century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio crayfish motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. See a similar gemstone in Provincia di Venezia, Piccolo mondo antico, la collezione glittica torcellana (Small Ancient World, the glyptic collection from Torcello, in Italian), Venezia, 2014, p.31. 0.63 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.