To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
1075 - Roman Black Gemstone with Castor and Pollux. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Discoid type with intaglio standing figures each with a spear, probably the Dioscuri (sons of Zeus-Jupiter); supplied with an impression. Cf. Kai? I. 'Roman Gems from the Limes in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb (Croatia)' in Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies, Ruse, Bulgaria, September 2012, Zagreb, 2015, pp.805-808, fig. 3, for a similar gemstone representing the Dioscuri and another divinity. 0.41 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]
Starting price
£5 (€6)The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
£120 - 170 (€140 - 210)Sale fees
Roman Black Gemstone with Castor and Pollux. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Discoid type with intaglio standing figures each with a spear, probably the Dioscuri (sons of Zeus-Jupiter); supplied with an impression. Cf. Kai? I. 'Roman Gems from the Limes in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb (Croatia)' in Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies, Ruse, Bulgaria, September 2012, Zagreb, 2015, pp.805-808, fig. 3, for a similar gemstone representing the Dioscuri and another divinity. 0.41 grams, 12 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.
Auction details
DISCOVER THE PAST: General Antiquities, Ancient Art & Collectables - Day 3Auction house
TimeLine Auctions +44 1 27 78 15 121 enquiries@timelineauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.