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Roman Gem with Jupiter, 2nd/3rd Century AD

Oval gem with Jupiter sitting, holding a staff, the left hand outstretched.

Almost identical, although without the eagle to his feet, item no. 80 in: C. Weiss. Antike Gemmen in deutschen Sammlungen. Nurnberg 1996.

Translucent, pale yellow citrine (?)

Intact, superb condition

H. 13 mm (0.5 in)
W. 10 mm (0.4 in)

Ex Swiss antiquities market

Sold 420 USD