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LOT 0658
Roman Amber and Black Glass Bead Necklace Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
26 3/8 - 26 3/4 in. (40 grams total, 67-68 cm).
Comprising three necklaces restrung from beads of drilled ancient glass bangle fragments. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Dolphin Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With deep curved bow, dorsal fin to the apex and fantail footplate, hinged pin. 7.89 grams, 36 mm
Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. -
Roman Polychrome Glass Bead Necklace
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a necklace restrung from beads of drilled ancient glass bangle fragments. 11 grams, 72 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Genius Statuette
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Modelled standing, wearing a loosely draped himation hanging from the right shoulder, the folds gathered at the left forearm raised to support a patera; mounted on a custom-made stand. 118 grams total, 96 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
A genius was a local spirit or supernatural helper whose favour could be requested with a libation or small offering.
