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LOT 0568
Roman and Later Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/8 in. (94 grams total, 16-29 mm).
Of various sizes and types, the majority with decorative bezels engraved with text, animals, sunbursts, ropework, geometric motifs, a crown and other designs, including an example with glass inlay. [27, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Roman Clear Glass Bottle
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With dimpled base and funicular neck. 26.5 grams, 69 mm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Redware Sherd with Venator Gladiator
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
The fighting venator dressed in a long sleeved tunic embroidered with orbiculi and pectorarin, segmenta on the sleeves, brandishing a javelin of venabulum type; suspension loop to the reverse. 18 grams, 70 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
The combat scene is likely a reference to the gladiatorial fights between men and animals; such games in the arena were a principal form of entertainment through the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Both men and women would partake in such fights. The venatores (hunters) were the most specialised in this field, fighting with a spear with winged blades and long knives (culter venatorius). -
Roman 'Thames' Bronze Phallic Seal Box and Pendant Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
The seal box with remains of articulate hinge, raised phallus to top face with red enamelled detail; exaggerated stylised penis pendant with fragment of suspension loop remaining. 10.6 grams total, 29-41 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
