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LOT 0172
Late Roman Bronze Throne for a Seated Figure of a Bishop or High Functionary
6TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (118 grams, 89 mm).
Miniature throne with rectangular seat, four balustered legs with rosette uppers and tiered feet, pierced rectangular back with spurs to the upper corners.
ProvenanceEx Gorny and Mosch, c. 2005.
From the private collection of Mr K.A.
Cf. similar seats (with figures) in Walker, S. & Higgs, P., Cleopatra of Egypt, from History to the Myth, London, 2001, items I.26, IV.10.
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LOT 0172
Late Roman Bronze Throne for a Seated Figure of a Bishop or High Functionary
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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Opening Bid: £200
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Roman Gold Ring with Glass Bezel
2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
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