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LOT 0741
Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 1/4 in. (148 grams total, 1-33 mm).
A large group of mixed beads in stone, lapis lazuli, glass, and faience. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Composed of mainly oblate and annular beads, central feature composed of a long tubular bead with a later pyramidal and an irregular bead dangle. 15.8 grams, 32.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Gemstone with Female Portrait
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile female bust. 0.41 grams, 9 mm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1970s onwards. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Restrung using gently graduating beads, larger beads to the centre with a large barrel-shaped feature bead. 11.4 grams, 48 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
