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LOT 2116
Post Medieval Chalcedony Gemstone with Bust of Minerva
18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.5 grams, 20 mm).
Translucent cameo with the profile bust of Goddess Minerva wearing a crested helmet.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Post Medieval Lead Bag Seal Collection
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Chinese Enamelled Bronze Ewer for the Indian Market
Late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Piriform in profile with detachable lid, curved strap andle and spout, hexagonal base; white enamelled surface with painted tendrils and flowers. 1.5 kg, 31 cm
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Roman Glass Mars Gradivus Gemstone in Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Vibrant red intaglio featuring the god of war striding left, carrying a spear with one hand and the other holding a trophy resting upon his shoulder; the reverse of the intaglio engraved with the word ‘ADYNAIE’, probably the name of the original owner; set in a modern gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.75 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 18.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13336-257953.
The moniker 'Mars Gradivus' is often translated as 'Marching Mars' from the Latin 'gradus' meaning step or march.
