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LOT 0755
Roman and Other Bead Necklace
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
27 3/4 in. (10.5 grams, 70.5 cm long).
A restrung group of mainly glass and faience beads of various types, sizes and dates, including tubular, facetted, spherical, coin, biconical and other types, in various shades of green. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Aqua Glass Jug
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
An aqua-coloured glass vessel with rounded conical body, upward sloping everted rim with sloping internal face; applied trail to upper and lower neck, angular handle; iridescent surfaces; repaired. 57 grams, 14 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Gold Ring with Warrior Gemstone
1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian intaglio scene with reclining warrior surrounded by his arms and armour. 1.16 grams, 17.75 mm overall, 14.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
with Bertolami Fine Art, 22 April 2022, lot 148. English private collection. -
Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A pair of bone dice with ring-and-dot numerals configured: 1:6; 2:5; 3:4. 6.19 grams total, 11-12 mm
Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Property of an Essex gentleman.
