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LOT 0936
Late Roman Glass Pendant with Profile Bust
MID 4TH-EARLY 5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.47 grams, 24 mm).
Discoid in plan with pierced lug above, impressed profile bust with pointillé hair; repaired.
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Large Roman Bronze Skillet
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Bronze Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 229/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.