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LOT 0727
Roman and Later Artefact Collection
1ST-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 5 3/8 in. (646 grams total, 1.6-13.6 cm).
Including a bifid vessel handle with coiled finial, buckles, belt-plaques; harness fittings, key-wards and other items. [51, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Very Large Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Jupiter and Eagle
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
With a rounded body and double nozzle with volutes; the body flat with engraved volutes, raised rim and basal ring; to the rear a large crescent with Jupiter (Greek Zeus) to the centre and his eagle with spread wings before him; the god depicted with thick locks and voluminous beard, the eagle with detailed plumage and finely detailed face; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 1.67 kg, 25.7 wide (3.08 kg total,18 cm high including stand)
Old private British collection, pre-1965. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000. Accompanied by a copy of an old black and white photograph. 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.12034-215425.
Here Jupiter is represented with his attributes connected with the crescent of goddess Luna. According to Bailey, all lamps in the category to which the map belongs, were intended for suspension. Lamps with multiple nozzles gave more light and thus were suitable for lighting large spaces. -
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Roman Honey-Coloured Glass Amphora
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
With broad rounded shoulder tapering to a conical foot, cylindrical neck and everted mouth with rolled rim, applied trail handles and collar; tip restored; supplied with a display stand. 97 grams, 18 cm (220 grams total, 20 cm including stand)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12108-217865. -
Roman Bronze Mixed Bow Brooch Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Including T-shaped, Langton Down, Dolphin, Colchester and other types. 63.8 grams total, 41-78 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
