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Roman Hematite Gnostic Gemstone with Chnoubis
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Incuse lion-headed serpent facing right with radiate head of 14 rays and a nimbata; body marked by deep, parallel scales in two coils; crescent moon and a star in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.82 grams, 15 mm
Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, England.
This magical jewel referenced solar worship and ancient Egyptian astronomy. Rare. -
Late Roman Redware Plate Centre with Chi Rho
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Circular base with impressed Chi Rho motif at the centre; modern suspension loop attached to the back. 42.6 grams, 10 cm
Ex Alison Barker collection, London, UK (with her attachment). -
Roman and Other Artefact and Coin Group
4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including a harness mount stud, three bronze coins and a reproduction multi-spouted oil lamp. 194 grams total, 1.2-10 cm
From the private collection of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Tall Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with everted rolled rim. 28 grams, 15.9 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Slender hoop with sloping shoulder, inset carnelian intaglio of Minerva standing wearing a floor-length robe; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.34 grams, 22.19 mm overall, 17.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Cuboid type each with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.14 grams total, 12 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Marble Gaming Dice Pair
Roman, 1st-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £286
Cuboid type with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:2, 3:4, 5:6. 12.92 grams total, 14 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Sleeping Dog
1st century B.C.-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Appliqué with domed underside, legs drawn up beneath the arched body; incised fur and other detailing. 30.9 grams, 32 mm
Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980s to late 1990s, thence by descent. Private collection, Switzerland, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair with Pillar Drops
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Tutullus type each with ropework border, central ring, radiating granules to the rim. 7.44 grams total, 36-42 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With bulbous body and dimple to the base, short tubular neck and broad flange rim. 56 grams, 10.6 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Fortuna Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Slender hoop with notches to the shoulders, pairs of granules at the junction with the rectangular cell with inset carnelian intaglio Fortuna with a cornucopia; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.17 grams, 23.57 mm overall, 18.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman and Other Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Composed of oblate, spherical and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 13.81 grams, 33.3 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.