With broad rounded shoulders, inset banded agate gemstone with intaglio ant motif. 5.27 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 18.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)

Formerly in North American collection, 1990s.
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman.

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 194, for type.

Flat-section hoop with hatched amphora detailing to the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio, fly motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.23 grams, 22.92 mm overall, 18.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Depicted as a standing eagle with closed wings, long striated tail extending to the small pedestal; with detailing to wings, beak, eyes and feathers; a filigree collar with small medallion around the neck; holding a small rabbit in its claws; suspension loop to the back. 2.83 grams, 27 mm

From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent.
Property of a New Zealand legal professional.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12329-223711.

Cf. Heath, J., ‘The Omen of the Eagles and Hare (Agamemnon 104-59): From Aulis to Argos and Back Again’ in The Classical Quarterly, Vol.51, No.1 (2001), pp.18-22; for Graeco-Roman pendants eagle-shaped (earrings or necklaces parts) see Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, in the department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, nos.1930, 1933.

The motif of an eagle and hare is linked with the story of the Trojan War. On their way towards Troy, the two brothers Agamemnon and Menelaus, the Atreides, saw two eagles swoop down upon a pregnant hare and tear her to shreds. They interpreted it as a good omen: the two eagles were the warrior brothers, and the hare Troy.

Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio scene of a baby sitting beside a ram on a baseline, profile bust above of ram-horned Zeus Amon supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.34 grams, 22 mm

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Tabular in profile with incuse wreath and eagle taking to flight. 1.7 grams, 15 mm

From a London, UK, based collection, 1990s.

Intaglio figure of Diana facing, flanked by a crescent moon and star, a deer to each side. 0.50 grams, 12 mm

From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1970s onwards.

Ellipsoid in plan with low-relief profile bust of Athena wearing a characteristic crested helmet. 5.75 grams, 26 mm

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.

Ellipsoid jasper cloison with intaglio bust of Serapis on a pedestal, modius to the head; Isis standing in a crescent boat. 0.84 grams, 16 mm

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.

Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio horseman blowing a horn, Greek legend to the border 'AHTIOXOY' (belonging to Antiochos). 0.69 grams, 12 mm

From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.

Group comprising: carnelian intaglio with figure of Minerva; nicolo with figure of Victory with wreath; glazed composition scarab. 0.62 grams total, 10 mm each

From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s.
Property of a London, UK antiquarian.

With piriform body and dimple base, narrow neck and everted rim; rich blue iridescent surface. 22.23 grams, 71 mm

From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 772, for type.

Piriform in profile with slight dimple to base, squat body, tubular neck with flared and rolled mouth; fine applied spiral trail from shoulder to base. 8 grams, 62 mm

From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.

Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 621, for type.