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LOT 0640
Islamic AE 10 Dirhams Weight
CIRCA 10-13TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (28.7 grams, 15 mm).
In the form of a cube with engraved pellets on six sides: inscriptions and ornaments.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Bronze and Lead Artefact Group
Mainly 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including a plano-convex and a biconvex lead weight two fibulae with coiled springs, and other items. 807 grams total, 15-44 mm
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant Pair
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising two stylised phalli with remains of suspension loop to the top. 21.1 grams total, 30-34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Green Glass Vessel
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 160 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Transparent pale green with bulbous body, rounded lip, flared neck and concave base. 48 grams, 11 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
The small bottle can be associated with the Isings form 104b. There are some parallels from graves at Beit Ras, Jordan and Samaria-Sebaste. Some models of the type have faint ribs.
