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LOT 0749
Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Bead Necklace String
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
18 1/8 in. (8.79 grams, 46 cm long).
Composed of cylindrical beads, the central feature an oblate black glass bead with a smaller carnelian bead below; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English private collection, 1980s.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Man and Goat
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With intaglio scene of a man sitting behind a goat browsing on leaves; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.26 grams, 10.42 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Limestone Stele with Nude Putti
2nd-3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £22,100
Rectangular in plan with recessed panels to the lower edge, central bust of the deceased boy in a tondo supported by two nude horizontal putti with their legs extended towards a short column; deep undercuts to the columns and recess; later inscription in seriffed capitals 'DM / Q LOLLIVS / LOLLIANVS / VIXIT ANNIS VI / MENSES.V. DIES .XVIII.' 40.1 kg, 38 x 61.5 cm
From the private Netherlands collection of Mr Edward P. Van Dijk (1942-2024); his collection formed since the 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13243-251959.
The inscription reports the usual dedication to the deceased, in this case a young boy six years of age: 'To the manes (spirits of the dead), Q(uintus) Lollius Lollianus, he lived 6 years, 5 months and 18 days'. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Minerva
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With intaglio bust of Minerva wearing a crested helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 12.97 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
