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LOT 0843
Eastern Roman Bronze Ring with Ibex
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.78 grams, 22.61 mm overall, 17.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Comprising a D-section hoop and a large, oval bezel with a reclining ibex facing left. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, art market, 1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Roman Silver-Gilt Trumpet Brooch
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Roman Gemstone of Hercules with Ceryneian Hind in Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Red jasper intaglio engraved with nude Hercules draped in lion's skin, holding antlers of a reclining hind; set into a later substantial gold ring with carinated hoop and enigmatic italic inscription to the inner face with date 1922. 24.05 grams, 29.85 mm overall, 22.95 x 22.30mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.31, Japan 30)
Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13171-249502.
The third labour of Hercules was to capture the Ceryneian hind, a swift, golden-antlered animal sacred to the goddess Artemis (Diana), required to bring it alive to the court of King Eurystheus. He accomplished the task after a year-long chase, when he wounded the hind's legs with an arrow near the Ladon River. He explained the situation to Artemis, and after he showed the hind to the king, the animal was released back into nature. -
Roman Putto Casket Mount
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Hollow to the reverse, formed as the mask of a putto with wavy locks framing the fleshy face; remains of stud to centre. 15.6 grams, 27 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman.
