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LOT 0719
Late Roman Terracotta Slipper Oil Lamp with Animal Head Handle
HOLY LAND, CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (73 grams, 10.6 cm).
Handle to the rear with two large lateral projections, radiating ribs surrounding the filler hole, scroll motifs on the nozzle; low basal ring with scroll motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s.
Ex private West County, UK, collection.
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LOT 0719
Late Roman Terracotta Slipper Oil Lamp with Animal Head Handle
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Roman Nicolo Gemstone of a Grazing Horse in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £1,000
Ellipsoid with chamfered edge, incuse grazing horse image on a baseline; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.72 grams, 23.21 mm overall, 18.46 x 18.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
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Roman Silver-Gilt Ring with Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
With a ribbed hoop, rectangular bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset with later garnet cloison. 15.33 grams, 27.34 mm overall, 20.41 x 16.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.
