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Lot 269 - Auction 86

A post-renaissance magical garnet amulet. Candelabrum with inscriptions. 17th century 9 x 33 x 4 mmOn the convex surface, a candelabrum ... Read more
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A post-renaissance magical garnet amulet. Candelabrum with inscriptions.



17th century

9 x 33 x 4 mm

On the convex surface, a candelabrum with grotesque head; 6 lateral branches and a principal larger branch decorated with lily flowers. Beneath the base, on each side, a dolphin, head down. Groundline.
On the reverse, greek inscriptions (retrograde): Α ΚΙΡΙΑς ΛΓΡΙΠΕΙΝΑΣ: Long live Agripine ! On the right, a palm branch.The inscription is surrounded by a branch border. Chip on top of the amulet and small chips on the edge (lower part). Rare.



U.K private collection, London.

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