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LOT 1078
Eastern Roman Gold Earring with Granulation
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.53 grams, 15.45 mm).
Comprising a crescentic hollow-form body with applied filigree and pyramidal granule clusters, finials formed as coiled cones. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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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 Gold Ring with Garnets
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising two parallel hoops connected with angled filigree struts with a granule to each node, annulets to the shoulders, irregular circular cells each set with a cabochon garnet; hoop cracked at underside. 1.38 grams, 17.03 mm overall, 14.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Very Large Roman Terracotta Flask
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Piriform in profile with broad flared neck and everted rim at the mouth. 606 grams, 26 cm
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.A25.
