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LOT 0135
Eastern Roman Stone Relief of Medusa
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
21 in. (33.1 kg total, 53 cm including stand).
With a ledge to the base, carved high-relief mask of Medusa with complex banded hairstyle with diadem to the brow, lateral tresses framing the face developing to serpents forming a 'Hercules knot' beneath the chin; the face with deep-set eyes beneath a heavy brow, prominent nose above pursed lip; the base keyed to accept a plaster overlay; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceEx P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.
LiteratureCf. similar in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession number 20.215.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Cock Fight
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With two cockerels fighting beneath a starburst, all on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.11 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Harvester Gemstone
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With narrow shank and carinated ellipsoid bezel, inset carnelian intaglio of an agricola farm-worker harvesting wheat. 6.21 grams, 27.78 mm overall, 19.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
Roman Tall Green Glass Vial
Late 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Slightly bulbous with flat base, tall narrow piriform neck, splayed rim with an in-folded lip. 60 grams, 15 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
During the early Roman period the glass-making techniques used by the Greeks were continued. Much of the glass was buried and as a result acquired an attractive lustrous patination. Roman glass became a medium for the promotion of the emperor and Imperial propaganda, as well as being used as container for various uses. Glass blowing, a new technique, meant that quantities of identical bottles could be produced.
