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LOT 0007
Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos
1ST CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (0.69 grams, 12 mm).
Plano-convex in section with reserved facing theatrical mask of Pornoboskos, or brothel-keeper, with bald head and bushy beard.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0007
Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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Bronze Ring with VICTOR
Roman, 3rd-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
Ellipsoid bezel with notched rim, six impressed saltires with engraved name 'VICTOR' in the middle; the engraver first made a mistake: instead of the 'T', there was first a C, which was corrected to T. 4.90 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Romano-Pannonian Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Design
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Flat-section hoop with a raised circular bezel with a ring-and-dot motif, a pair of incuse ring-and-dot motifs on each shoulder. 3.51 grams, 22.85 mm overall, 18.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Romano-Pannonian rings of the 3rd century A.D. were characterised by a small circular bezel with wide, sloping shoulders and a fairly thick hoop. The dots decorating them were often filled with enamel. -
Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With domed body and flat base, tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth and rolled rim. 236 grams, 93 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
