A HEMATITE GNOSTIC INTAGLIO, ROMAN, 3RD CENTURY AD

Reference: ART6001055

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.