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Green glass with white swirls and petals, accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 208 grams, 16 cm (465 gram total including stand)



Dr Jutaro Kawabe, Nagoya, Japan, assembled during the 1960s-1980s. with Hoshigaoka Gallery until the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13093-248078.

The decoration is well documented in the Eastern Roman Empire, especially the Syro-Palestinian coast. The most frequently occurring colour in these glass mosaics is opaque red, but green and blue tints are not uncommon.

Plano-convex type with incuse design to the underside of horse with its legs folded beneath the body; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.66 grams, 12 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

With slender hoop and ellipsoid bezel, three incised characters; with old collector's ticket. 1.34 grams, 19.80 mm overall, 17.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 868 grams total, 79-98 mm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design to the underside of a crouching figure extending both arms towards a mule, on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.72 grams, 15 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Plano-convex type with incuse design of a profile bust with wreath to the brow and luxuriant beard; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.36 grams, 9 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Including gryllus, Mars with helmet and spear, Isis-Minerva with cornucopia and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.25 grams total, 8-15 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Including Fortuna with a cornucopia, gryllus, running horses and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.11 grams total, 10-16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

The coin of Emperor Severus Alexander (222-235 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 7/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm



UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.

David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award-winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each print is signed and numbered by the artist.

A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 30 grams total, 14-22 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

The term 'tessera' was used in Roman times to convey the Greek term σύμβολον (token). Small tiles are known as tokens, often shaped like coins, made of metal (copper, lead, iron), clay, bone, wood, or glass, stamped as well as engraved. The tokens, however, are not exclusively coin-shaped, as the Latin term 'tessera' refers to a four-sided shape. Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term ‘token’ is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.

Piriform in plan with short spout flanked by volutes, segmented shoulder and dished discus, basal ring. 39.4 grams, 91 mm



From a UK private collection since at least 1946. Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.

Penannular bracelet with rectangular-section body decorated with ring-and-dot and linear motifs. 44.6 grams, 65 mm



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