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LOT 0101
Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Gold Setting
2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.68 grams, 21.64 mm overall, 22.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
Flat hoop joined to a gold bezel with flange and inset cabochon garnet, intaglio prancing horse; hoop restored.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1970s.
From a deceased lady’s estate, by descent.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 206, for type.
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LOT 0101
Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Gold Setting
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Musical Flute
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
An extremely rare aulos or tibia with round-section body, six circular holes to one side and a D-shaped hole to the reverse. 87 grams, 23 cm
Fine condition. Extremely rare.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; from her collection formed early 1960s-1990s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11055-184396.
The flute was used for religious ceremonies and for entertainment. The pyrrhic, a war dance of Doric origin, was a rapid dance to the double flute, and made to resemble an action in battle. -
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2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,106
Of biconical form and bearing an engraved letter 'C' to the top face; slightly concave base; iron handle showing some corrosion. 30.3 kg, 35 cm wide
Ex Gorny & Mosch 11th July 2006, auction 150, lot 543. East Anglian private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.199905.
The letter C likely represents the Roman numeral Centenarius, or 100 Roman lbs. -
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Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With filigree borders, five fluted domes and central circular cell set with a green glass cabochon; suspension loop above. 4.66 grams, 35 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
