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Roman Bronze Bird Finial
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Modelled in the round with an erect head turned to the left; mounted on a display stand. 27.3 grams total, 42 mm high including stand
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising: potter at his wheel; amphora; 'ICBL' legend; stooping figure; bird in flight; horse in profile; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.70 grams total, 8.49-13.58 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: a lion-headed nude male figure in running position; two hand pendants making the fica gesture; a wolf-head(?) shaped mount. 38.7 grams total, 25-45 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The 'manus fico' (literally 'fig sign') is a gesture made with the hand, and fingers curled, with the thumb thrust between the middle and index fingers. In Roman culture, this was a sign of fertility or good luck and would have warded off the evil eye. Phallic amulets were popular items amongst the Roman army. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Each a cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4.57 grams total, 10-11 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Black Gemstone with Bird
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With intaglio bird perching on a branch; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.56 grams, 12.46 mm.
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Roman Gaming Dice Pair
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 5.12 grams total, 11 mm each
Ex Essex gentleman's collection, 2000s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Minerva
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio Minerva standing with spear and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.58 grams, 12.86 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Lion's Head
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A thick rim fragment with a high-relief lion face with an open mouth. 61 grams, 79.4 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A48. -
Roman Clay Bulla with Portrait of an Emperor
1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Disc with impressed portrait bust of an emperor wearing a laurel wreath; impression of cloth to reverse. 4.14 grams, 24 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of oblate and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 4.32 grams, 39.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Gold Earring with Garnet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Comprising a slender loop with an oval cell set with a garnet cabochon, two drops below, one with a glass bead. 1.28 grams, 29.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Gaming Counter Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Two domed gaming pieces, one sky blue and the other brown. 1.85 grams total, 11-12 mm
Acquired from Ancient Art Shop, Berkshire, UK. From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s. Accompanied by the original Ancient Art Shop certificate of authenticity.
