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LOT 0977
Roman Agate Gemstone with Minerva Holding Nike in Gold Ring
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.59 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 18.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Intaglio image of Minerva standing on a baseline holding spear and shield, supporting a victoriola in her extended hand; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
The specimen of agate used by the engraver was undoubtedly used for its apotropaic ‘eye’ like qualities, which were used as amulets for protection against the evil eye.
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LOT 0977
Roman Agate Gemstone with Minerva Holding Nike in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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Roman Silver Ring with Red Jasper Gemstone with Greek Inscription
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Broad hoop and plaque with jasper bezel, octagonal in section with Greek legend to the upper face 'CTEΦANOY' (belonging to Stephen); supplied with a museum-quality impression. 11.13 grams, 24.93 mm overall, 19.05 x 13.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
UK private collection since 1956. Formed in the 1950s by Mr and Mrs S. Broukal, thence by descent. Private collection, England. -
Roman Bronze Hand Holding a Parazonium
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Fragment from a hollow-formed monument comprising a left hand holding the base of a cross fleury with hexagonal cross-section; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.97 kg total, 32.6 cm high including stand
Ex Arthur Richter (1925-2018), California, USA. Private collection, England. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13084-249671.
Here, the hand of what was once a colossal statue of a general or emperor brandishes an object that may be a cross, or the hilt of a commander's sword (parazonium). These monumental bronzes belong to the late period of the Empire, when the image of the victorious emperor or general was intended as propaganda demonstrating military strength, despite the Empire being surrounded by external enemies and devastated by internal strife. -
Roman Tall Glass Flask
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Iridescent square-section vessel with dimpled sides, tall neck and everted rim; mounted on a custom-made stand. 33 grams, 20.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
