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LOT 0508
Greek Bronze Ring with Centaur
3RD-2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.40 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 18.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With a slender hoop and an oval bezel with a galloping centaur facing back with his arms raised.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Greek Lead Slingshot with Alpha
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Lenticular type with casting seam to the rim, raised iconic Greek letter A (alpha) on one side and the other side with a thunderbolt(?). 26.2 grams, 32 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Greek Glass Head of an African Male
Carthaginian, 2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Moulded in the round in black glass with short hair, casting seam around the edges. 1.57 grams, 17 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, acquired 1979-1999, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance. -
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Greek Gold Ring and Carnelian Gemstone with Asclepius and Hygeia
Hellenistic, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Comprising a gold wire hoop with panels of baluster detailing, scrolled and securing a gold cell with an inset cabochon gemstone; to the domed face, the god Asclepius with caduceus symbol; to the flat face, goddess Hygeia standing holding a serpent; some usage wear. 2.12 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 14.21 x 16.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13357- 259200.
Asclepius, son of Apollo and Coronis, was the Graeco-Roman god of medicine, healing and prophecy. He had two daughters with Epione, the goddess of soothing - Hygeia (goddess of health) and Panacea (goddess of healing).
