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LOT 0611
Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 in. (181 grams total, 3-27 mm).
A large quantity of mixed beads in stone, glass, lapis lazuli, and ceramic, including a large barrel-shaped bead. [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 Silver Crossbow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Of early type with lemon-shaped knop above the round-section crossbar, facetted bow with filigree coils to the lower end, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar. 13.9 grams, 60 mm
From an old English collection. Acquired from Spinks, Shambles, York, circa 2010. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
A restrung Y-shaped string composed of variously shaped beads with a central feature composed of larger beads. 15.7 grams, 34 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 Bell-Shaped Glass Vessel
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Wide bell-shaped body with dimple base, tall narrow piriform neck and splayed rim with rolled edge; iridescent surface. 20.3 grams, 12 cm
Ex London art market 1990s. From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
