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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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Roman Red Marble Thumb Pestle
3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £540
Pestle or grinding tool, the handle formed as a thumb with knuckle and nail detailing; old collector's label '2' to underside. 312 grams, 12 cm
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1999. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12096-218201.
Such items were mainly used by medical staff for grinding ingredients such as medicinal compounds, cosmetics and culinary spices. -
Roman Olive Green Glass Vessel with Blue Spot Decoration
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
With tapering sidewall and flared rim, applied blue glass splashes. 37.8 grams, 68 mm
Acquired Christie's, London, Antiquities, Works of Art and Important Renaissance Bronzes, Plaquettes and Limoges Enamels, 8 July 1981, no.6 (part). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. -
Late Roman Glass Pendant
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Discoid with impressed motif of a lion surmounted by a crescent and pellet. 1.23 grams, 24 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
