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LOT 0763
Roman and Later Mosaic Glass Bead Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 3/4 in. (24.8 grams total, 11-18 mm).
Barrel-shaped and other types. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in London or Japan, early 1980s.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Large Roman Glass Bangle with Ribs
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Flat-section annular bangle with diagonal ribbing to the outer face. 34 grams, 79 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Roman Amber Glass Double Unguentarium with Dolphin-Headed Pin
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With rolled rim and a large loop handle above; accompanied by a tapering glass pin with applied dolphin finial. 75 grams, 16.5 cm
Previously from a German private collection. Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.425 (illus). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. -
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.
