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LOT 0817
Late Roman Terracotta Slipper Oil Lamp
CIRCA 4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (55.6 grams, 73 mm).
Teardrop-shaped in plan with ribbed shoulder and small nozzle, basal ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970.
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Roman Bronze Statuette of Pan
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Modelled in the round figure of Faunus (Pan) in active pose with one leg raised, right arm bent in front of his chest, hair and tail billowing. 96 grams, 10.3 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JB, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. -
Late Roman Glass Bangle
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Aqua-coloured glass lamp-work bangle with ribbed construction. 29.5 grams, 66 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated display card.
The type is well known in the Eastern Empire from the 5th to the 7th century A.D. Usually these bracelets are decorated on outer surface with five continuous parallel horizontal ribs. -
Roman Gold Ring with Portrait Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
With ellipsoid plaque, stepped cell with inset later carnelian gemstone, intaglio female profile bust; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.51 grams, 24.31 mm overall, 20.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1980-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12106-217761.
