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LOT 0831
Roman and Later Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (42 grams total, 17-27 mm).
Comprising examples with: enamelled bezels; seal bezels; an archer's thumb ring; bezel set with a 'jewel'; hoops with inscriptions around the exterior; hoops with geometric schemes around the exterior; plain examples. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Roman Terracotta Lion Statuette
Late 2nd-early 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,550
Modelled naturalistically in the round in an advancing pose with face, muzzle and tooth detailing within the open mouth, the tufts of the animal's mature mane individually rendered; filling hole on the back; the mouth open acting as a spout; North African workmanship; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.5 kg total, 20.5 cm high including stand
with Sotheby’s London, 9 December 1994, no.221. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. Accompanied by copies of relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11797-206532.
The lion was famously featured in many ancient myths, perhaps the most famous being that of Hercules (Herakles) slaying the Nemean lion for his first labour, but it was also linked with the cult of the goddess Cybele, where it is usually represented sculptured in relief on either side of her throne. -
Roman Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung group of fusiform, annular and seed beads with a large oblate centrepiece. 22.9 grams, 47 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Restrung group of graduated tubular beads. 8.76 grams, 46.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.