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LOT 0882
Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Collection
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (12.8 grams total, 15-23 mm).
Rectangular and other types with impressed figural scenes. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. Rostovtzeff, M., ‘The Caravan-Gods of Palmyra’ in The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 22, Part 1: Papers Dedicated to Sir George Macdonald K.C.B., 1932, pp.107-116, Pls. XXVI-XXVIII, for similar tesserae.
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LOT 0882
Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Collection
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Fragment Showing Achilles Dragging the Body of Hector Behind His Chariot
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising the majority of the top part of the oil lamp with a handle on the rear, a dynamic scene at the centre showing Achilles standing in a biga, holding a large round shield in his left hand, the body of Hector tied to the chariot and being dragged behind it, the shoulder showing leaping horses alternating with striated arrowheads. 57 grams, 11.3 cm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by a Seaby business card of Peter A. Clayton FLA FSA, Associate Director, handwritten by Peter on the reverse, giving information and a reference. -
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Roman Mould-Blown Blue-Green Glass Janus Flask
Circa 3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Round body formed of two plump-faced heads with dimpled chins and curly hair, one face peaceful, the other disgruntled; a long, cylindrical neck with a flaring, folded rim. 16.2 grams, 68 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information page with provenance.
Janiform vessels belong to a large group of mould-blown vessels that depict human heads in a naturalistic style. The body of the vessel features either a whole head or the frontal part of two heads placed back-to-back. Most of the examples, in general, are handleless flasks or unguentaria. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.02 kg total, 8.6-12.7 cm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.
These small fragments, by analogy with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting - red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.
