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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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Marble Head of a Boy
Roman, 1st-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £312
Modelled facing in the round with naturalistic features. 6.2 kg, 21 cm high
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
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Roman Bronze Ornate Dolphin Holding a Turtle
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled free-standing and clasping a turtle in its mouth; stylised detailing to the face, body and vegetal tail. 98 grams, 98 mm
‘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. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Face
Late 2nd century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Hollow-formed with a fan-shaped headdress for the handle, pierced disc plaque to the brow, nozzle beneath the neck; female bust with piled tresses; a double ring and 'YOP' maker's mark to the base. 87.6 grams, 11.6 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Lamps with figurines first appear in the Hellenistic period, possibly originating in Athens. Found in all parts of the Mediterranean basin, they were particularly popular during the first and second centuries A.D. For the most part no exact parallels are found in the published literature, thus their dating is often conjectural, based mainly on the shape of the nozzle.
