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LOT 0741
Roman and Byzantine Ceramic Oil Lamp Collection
4TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3 - 3 1/2 in. (190 grams total, 78-90 mm).
Comprising: a piriform lamp with birds and geometric motifs, low basal ring; a piriform lamp with raised pellets and other motifs; a rounded lamp with short nozzle, low-relief leaves and ring-and-dot motifs within geometric border, a hatched rectangle behind the nozzle, a palm branch underneath the nozzle flanked by crescentic lines and ring-and-dot motifs, raised nipple to base. [3]
Provenancewith Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
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LOT 0741
Roman and Byzantine Ceramic Oil Lamp Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
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Roman Silver Mirror
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,755
Discoid with raised, rounded rim; a 19th-century collection label bearing a handwritten inscription: ‘GAS, Miroir, Gallo Romain’ indicating the findspot; mounted on a custom-made display stand with serpentine column base. 239 grams, 13.8 cm (426 grams total, 20.1 cm including stand)
19th century collection label inscribed in ink ‘GAS, Miroir, Gallo-Romain’, indicating that the mirror was discovered at Gas, Eure-et-Loir, northern France. Private collection, UK.
The British Museum houses several notable ancient Roman silver hand mirrors, including: 1. Bursa Treasure Mirror – Part of the Bursa Treasure, a 1st-century AD Roman silver hoard discovered near Bursa, Turkey. This collection includes a large silver mirror, reflecting the luxurious personal items used by elite Roman women. 2. Chaourse Treasure Mirror – found in 1883 near Chaourse, France, this 2nd–3rd century AD hoard contains various silver objects, including a silvered bronze mirror, offering insights into the affluent lifestyles of Roman society. These mirrors exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship and refined artistry of Roman silverwork, providing a glimpse into the daily grooming practices and material culture of the Roman elite. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Gladiator and Bird
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Octagonal bezel with incised motifs: helmetted man wielding a sword to the left beside a standing goose. 4.94 grams, 24.89 mm overall, 22.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Tall Glass Flask
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with wide rim. 87 grams, 15 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
