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LOT 0094
Gnostic Haematite Magical Gemstone
2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.81 grams, 24 mm).
Ellipsoid plaque with chamfered rim; obverse: two animal-headed attendants flank a seated figure in profile mounted on a curved barque, with birds, stars, crescents and other items in the field; reverse: enigmatic legend 'XAYYXYXBA / XVXBAR ** / AZIXVCBXI / From the collection of magical objects of the late Mr A. Cotton, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, UK. TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12224-222410.
AUCTIONS:
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Roman Terracotta Wine Jug
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Biconvex in profile with basal ring, tiered rings to the equator, stepped mouth, sturdy strap handle to the rear; old collector's label 'ruines de P[..]er'. 406 grams, 15 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Lead Sealing Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: one domed with an animal(?); one oval with two impressed roundels, each with 'AC'. 8.7 grams total, 14-18 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of Minerva
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Modelled in seated pose, wearing a stylised Corinthian helmet, breastplate with gorgoneion motif, draped stola; right hand extended to support a patera, left hand raised holding the shaft of a spear (absent); hollow to the reverse underside; repaired; mounted on a custom-made stand. 717 grams total, 91 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
