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LOT 0599
Roman and Other Bead Necklace
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
32 1/4 in. (5.02 grams, 82 cm long).
A restrung necklace composed mainly of 'black' stone and glass beads of various types and sizes, with a trio of larger pendant beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Gemstone with Zeus Serapis and Isis
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £442
A gem with a representation of Zeus Serapis enthroned, modius on his head, sceptre and eagle by his side, Isis Gubernatrix to his right and Isis sail-bearer to his left, all three figures riding a galley or cargo ship. 0.28 grams, 10 mm
Acquired before 1988. Ex family collection, by descent, Geneva.
This triad formed by Serapis and the two aspects of Isis (Gubernatrix and sail-bearer) aboard a ship, appears in several examples of Alexandrian coinage and gemstones. This imagery is linked to the image of Isis, goddess of the sea, and Serapis, god of vegetation and protector of the sailors. -
Roman Silver Ring with Glass Insect Intaglio
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
A silver finger ring with inset glass cabochon, intaglio scorpion motif. 7.43grams, 24.82 mm overall, 18.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
English private collection. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Military Belt Plate with Hercules Killing the Nemean Lion
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
A silver-gilt strap tongue from military belt, rectangular shape with soldered bead on the back, a repoussé work representing Hercules, naked and covered only by a mantle, killing the Nemean lion, a palm of victory under the feet of the hero, a dog attacking the lion from above, foliage around the scene. 18.5 grams, 53 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The belt fitting finds parallels with parts of belt from Asia Minor, today at the British Museum, inv. EC 252-254. These kind of plates, decorative and engraved with classical scenes, can be dated possibly to the age of Theodosius I. The quality of decoration can support the thesis of their belonging to officers of the Comitatus (the Imperial mobile army).
