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LOT 0689
Roman Amber Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
17 1/4 in. (26.5 grams, 44 cm).
Restrung group of graduated tubular and spherical beads with a later barrel-shaped centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Restrung group of beads including tubular types, large melon bead centrepiece. 20.8 grams, 33.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Translucent Glass Vessel
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With piriform body and dimple base, broad tapering neck, rolled and everted rim. 63 grams, 14.6 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With ellipsoid bezel, incuse lion attacking a goat. 3.11 grams, 24.39 mm overall, 20.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.