With onion-shaped knops to the crossbar and pierced lug to centre, deep bow, trapezoidal foot with notched edges; integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4. 30.18 grams, 51 mm



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

The pierced lug at the top of the bow must have been a later addition in antiquity after the loss of the original knop.

With dimpled base, flared neck and carinated flange below the mouth, rounded rim. 102 grams, 12.9 cm



From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.

The vessel's shape is a simplified version of a cup decorated with a zigzag line. This is characteristic of Palestinian workshops. Two similar vessels, similar to this one, have been found in Palestine: one in Beit Fajjar, dating to the late 3rd-4th century CE, the other in an unidentified location.

With slightly dimpled base, carinated flange to foot and tubular body, flared rim, wheel-cut circumferential bands. 59.8 grams, 97 mm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Tear-shaped knop above facetted crossbar with knop finials, decorated footplate; catchplate to reverse, hinged iron pin behind the crossbar. 30.2 grams, 73 mm



Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a D-section hoop and a large, oval bezel with a pair of stylised zebu bulls facing right. 4.44 grams, 24.41 mm overall, 19.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.

An openwork D-shaped buckle with plate formed as a standing figure of a dog; accompanied by a handwritten note 'Roman Military. Bronze female baldrick mount surrmounted with a running hound. 3rd-4th cent. A.D. Rare.' 9.03 grams, 34 mm



Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.

Floor panel depicting Neptune (Greek Poseidon) or Triton, god of the sea, wielding a trident in his extended hand, piscine body coiled behind; some reconstitution, restored and mounted in a modern matrix and frame for display. 41.9 kg, 93.5 x 83 cm



Ex property of a Munich collector; previously acquired in the 1980s. From the stock of a UK gallery circa 2019.

Neptune is the god of the sea, freshwater, earthquakes, and horses, the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Poseidon, seen here wielding a trident but often depicted with horses or dolphins.

Composed mainly of oblate beads with larger beads as a central feature; restrung. 7.58 grams, 46 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

With a domed body and a pontil base, a tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth and rolled rim; some iridescence. 37 grams, 16.3 cm



From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s.

Discoid in plan and domed in profile with facing mask and strap above with lateral ribs. 9.8 grams, 30 mm



Found Norfolk, UK.

Squat body with long tubular tapering neck and wide trumpet-stype rim. 58 grams, 19.6 cm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Discoid plate brooch with concentric rings to the tondo, central cell with blue glass insert, intaglio image of a bird with one wing raised and head reversed; pin-lug and catch to reverse. 13.8 grams, 31.7 mm



From an old West Country, UK, collection, sold at auction. From the private collection of a West Midlands lady collector.

The style of the bird image shows possible Sasanian influence.