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In the form of a cube with engraved pellets on six sides: inscriptions and ornaments. 28.7 grams, 15 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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A small mould-blown vessel with body formed from asymmetrical pleats, long neck, flared and rolled rim, pontil on base. 10.4 grams, 70 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2004.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2004.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
With biconvex body and round-section loop handle, flat-sided rim; incised ribbing to the shoulder. 986 grams, 22.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Modelled in the round terrier with pricked ears, raised tail, short legs; pierced for suspension. 12 grams, 28 mm
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
Domed with mask of Medusa, wings to the brow and serpent above; ribbed border. 49 grams, 61 mm
Ex USA private collection, early 1990s.
Ex USA private collection, early 1990s.
Discoid tag with pierced clip to the reverse; concentric beaded rings framing a profile bust with helmet. 4.07 grams, 32 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Comprising an S-shaped hook with La Tène detailing and a suspension ring trapped by the bending of one of the finials. 3.67 grams, 28 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Very flat lamp with lateral scrolled lugs, short nozzle, discus with low-relief figure of Victory with a wreath. 76 grams, 78 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Depicted as a bearded man, seated and naked with rope binding the hands together and extending around the neck and ankles; pierced vertically at the shoulders; probably a sliding mount for a thong or cord; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 59 grams total, 59 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 1007.
Statuettes of foreign ‘barbarian’ prisoners of this type have been found along the Danube. Their spread coincides with the Marcomannic wars of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The hairstyle of this warrior has parallels with the warriors depicted on the contemporary Sarcophagus of Portonaccio, which represents a battle between Romans and Marcomanni.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 1007.
Statuettes of foreign ‘barbarian’ prisoners of this type have been found along the Danube. Their spread coincides with the Marcomannic wars of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The hairstyle of this warrior has parallels with the warriors depicted on the contemporary Sarcophagus of Portonaccio, which represents a battle between Romans and Marcomanni.
With segmented domed shell and radiating limbs; lateral spur; pierced at the neck for suspension. 4.3 grams, 20 mm
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s-1990s.
Comprising a discoid crescent-shaped pendant with openwork decoration. 1.1 grams, 19 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Domed stud with radiating fur detailing to the mane, thick attachment pin to reverse. 5.62 grams, 18 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
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