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LOT 0699
Roman and Later Artefact Group
1ST-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3 1/2 in. (464 grams total, 11-88 mm).
Comprising complete and incomplete artefacts of various types from a range of time periods, including: chapes; buttons; pendants; keys; fitting and other items. many displaying decorative motifs. [72, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Roman Silver Knee Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With facetted bow and chord coiled around the rear lug, pin extending to the pierced catchplate with knop finial. 12.4 grams, 43 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Roman Green Glass Pitcher with Applied Handle and Trail
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With slightly bulbous body, flared foot, broad neck with applied trail collar, everted rim with trail to underside, applied folded strap handle. 97 grams, 16 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
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Sogdian Silver Goblet
7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
The carinated body with concave upper and convex lower halves, pronounced rib around the equator, shallower ribbing decorating the lower body, slender collared stem and discoid foot. 265 grams, 13 cm high
Acquired on the London art market, 1980-1983.
In the treasure of Bulgar Khan Kuvrat various similar goblets were found, characterised by Greek letters. They were probably part of the booty captured to the Sassanians by the Roman Emperor Heraclius, then transformed in donativa for his ally the Khan Kuvrat. The form has parallels for a wide extension of territory, from the Avar Khaganate until China.
