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LOT 0932
Ancient Glass and Other Bead Collection
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1/8 - 5/8 in. (94 grams total, 4-16 mm).
Including annular, tabular, polyhedral and other types. [176, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old deceased estate.
Property of an East London lady collector, acquired at auction before 1995.
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Roman Silver Applique Mask
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Appliqué with repoussé detailing, mask of Alexander the Great or Dionysus with diadem to his brow. 3.77 grams, 22 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Similar applications in bronze or silver (sometimes even in gold) decorated the triclinia of rich aristocrats, or the precious furnishings in fine wood of the furniture of the Villas. -
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Roman Bronze Ring with Standing Goddess
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a D-section hoop (split), and an oval bezel with standing goddess, possibly Venus. 3.39 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 18.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Niello Inlaid Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Pair of cuboid dice, each with niellod markings disposed 1:6, 2:4, 3:5. 8.12 grams total, 7 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
