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LOT 0742
Roman and Other Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 1/8 in. (13.81 grams, 33.3 cm).
Composed of oblate, spherical and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Chrome Chalcedony Intaglios in Double Bezel Gold Ring
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One intaglio carved with the image of an elderly man seated before a column, the other with the figure of the sun god Sol; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.59 grams, 23.27 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13131-248400.
Chrome chalcedony was widely used in jewellery and seals throughout the Roman Empire; it disappeared from use in the ancient world in the 2nd century when the known deposits were mined out. -
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Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13168-249502. -
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2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
