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LOT 0719
Late Roman Glass Pendant of a Seated Cloaked Male
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (9.13 grams, 36 mm high).
Modelled in the round, seated cross-legged on a rectangular base, featuring semi-naturalistic facial and anatomical features and an exaggerated phallus; suspension loop to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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Opening Bid: £278
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Roman Gold Amulet Case with Granular Decoration
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
Composed of a cylindrical body with suspension loop to top, single and pyramid granule clusters and wavy filigree wire to body. 3.19 grams, 35 mm
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Roman Green Glass Cotton Reel Type Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Broadly spool-shaped with a squat body, tapering cylindrical neck and flared rolled rim. 43.7 grams, 63 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
