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LOT 1027
Roman Agate Cameo with Figures
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.17 grams, 9 mm).
Carved from two-toned stone showing a raised image of a seated figure flanked by two smaller figures reaching towards the central figure. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1027
Roman Agate Cameo with Figures
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Roman Sapphire Gemstone with Crescent Moon and Star
Third quarter of 1st century B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Cushion-shaped greenish-blue intaglio engraved with a large crescent moon and star. 1.05 grams, 10 mm
Formerly in a private collection of an European lady, 1970s-1980s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13305-257800.
Basaltic sapphires used by the Romans came from surface deposits in northern Ethiopia, which were already known and productive in ancient times. This hypothesis is supported by comments by Pliny the Elder (23–79 A.D.) and Solinus (early 3rd century A.D.), both of whom referred to gems from Ethiopia named ‘hyacintos’, which is generally accepted in archaeology to be the ancient name of sapphire. The moon and stars have been, since the 4th century BC, symbols of the city of Byzantium and were also linked with Spartan military culture. -
Large Complete Roman Redware Flagon in Pieces for Restoration
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Complete set of fragments comprising a flagon with flared foot, tubular neck and strap handle. 782 grams total, 3-17 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Standing Crane
1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Domed type with incuse design of a standing crane with head tilted upwards; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
