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Roman Agate Gemstone with a Combat Scene with Gryphon
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With intaglio scene of a man and a winged beast in combat; inscribed to verso 'OωKA / PAKA'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.44 grams, 12.71 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Winged Victory
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With intaglio winged Victory holding a bow in her extended hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.39 grams, 10.33 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Moon and Stars
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Intaglio crescent moon surrounded by six stars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.44 grams, 12.85 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Roman Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Each a cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 7.85 grams total, 12 mm each
Ex Essex gentleman's collection, 2000s. -
Roman Agate Gemstone with Standing Figures
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Frieze of two standing figures, one with an arm raised; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.46 grams, 15.44 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Agate Gemstone with Fortuna
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With intaglio Fortuna standing with cornucopia in one hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.31 grams, 11.36 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Twice Life-Size Roman Bronze Statue Thumb
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
The tip of a flexed thumb with nail detailing, two creases beneath the nail. 163 grams, 61 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with the Goddess Diana
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Round body with volute nozzle, narrow shoulder, discus with low-relief image of Diana shooting her bow. 58.5 grams, 95 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Roman and Later Artefact Collection
Circa 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Including scaraboid amulet, fusiform banded agate bead, bronze head from a votive figure and other items. 101 grams total, 17-30 mm
Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1992; thence by descent.
Among the collection there is an interesting coin (AE follis) of Tiberius II, Μ, above cross, to left ANNO, to right VIII, in ex. THEUP., AD 590-591. -
Roman Bronze Duck's Head Terminal
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round with feather detailing and striations on the beak. 65.3 grams, 63 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Face Intaglio in Bronze Ring
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, set with an agate intaglio carved as a face in three-quarter view. 4.26 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 14.08 x 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Eastern Roman Gold Bead Group on Loop
3rd century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising four annular beads on a later gold-coloured loop. 0.21 grams, 5 mm
Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.