Bidspirit auction | A HEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO, ROMAN,

A HEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO, ROMAN, 3RD CENTURY AD - A gnostic intaglio showing Harpocrates seated on a lotus flower perched on a crocodile, surrounded by various animals. Knoubis is shown on the back under the inscription 'Pepte'. Hematite, Roman 3rd.c.A.D. 27 by 16 mm. Weight: 3.8 gr. PROVENANCE From a European collection since the 1980's.