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LOT 0737
Large Roman Bronze Standing Cockerel Statuette
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (109 grams, 77 mm).
Modelled free-standing and in the round with stylised anatomical detailing.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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Roman Baked Clay Slingshot Group
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Comprising three lentoid-section glandes. 167 grams total, 50-65 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection.
The trio finds parallels with examples unearthed at Ham Hill, Somerset, UK. The sling (funda) with its lead missiles (plumbea pondera) was used by special funditores, illustrated on Trajan’s Column where they are simply dressed in broad tunics with no armour, but carry a shield. Their cloak, or sagulum acted as an ammunition bag. The effectiveness of the slingers was unquestionable and much appreciated, especially against elephants. Celsus, writing towards the end of the 2nd century A.D., described how a slingshot wound was more dangerous and harder to treat than one inflicted by an arrow. -
Roman Gold Ring with Medusa Cameo
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
With facetted shoulders, D-shaped cell enclosing a carved Medusa bust modelled in the round. 5.83 grams, 22.07 mm overall, 17.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11863-207049. -
Roman Glass Bulbous Vase
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With long slender neck and everted rim. 37 grams, 12.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
