Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Late Roman Sheet-Gold Phalera Cover with Imperial Bust")
_200x200.jpg "Late Roman Sheet-Gold Phalera Cover with Imperial Bust")
.jpg "Late Roman Sheet-Gold Phalera Cover with Imperial Bust")
LOT 0732
Late Roman Sheet-Gold Phalera Cover with Imperial Bust
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (3.46 grams, 64 mm).
Discoid appliqué with beaded rim and a repoussé imperial bust to the centre, the bearded male looking right and wearing a laurel wreath and a military cloak. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the early 1990s.
From the collection of a London antiquarian.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Sannazzaro, M., Giostra, C., Petala Aurea, Gold-Sheet-work of Byzantine and Lombard Origin from the Rovati Collection, Truccazzano, 2014, no.10, for a circular gold sheet with imperial image.
FootnotesThe subject is represented as an imperator or field general, recalling the image of a victorious emperor, iconography widely in use in the late Roman Empire.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Yellow Glass Bottle
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With bulbous body and pontil base, tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth. 18.3 grams, 10 cm
with M. Vodoz, 1970s. Private collection, Europe. -
Roman Bone Female Pin Head
Eastern Roman, 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £120
Carved and polished female figure with chignon hairstyle, floor-length robe with stepped rim, separate arms fixed in place; old collector's label 'IV / 00 33'. 32.1 grams, 11.4 cm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand. 78 grams total, 13 cm including stand
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.
