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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 and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Composed of graduated mixed beads, with larger beads as a central feature; restrung. 13.16 grams, 38 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Eastern Roman Gold Ring with Rock Crystal Gemstone of Asclepius the God of Medicine
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
D-section hoop with expanding shoulders enclosing a rectangular bezel, intaglio depicting a profile bearded bust wearing a laurel wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.14 grams, 26.16 mm overall, 18.96 x 17.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex London gentleman's collection, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13128-249407. -
Roman Gold Ring with Bust of the God Serapis
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Hollow-formed hoop with broad ellipsoid cell, inset red jasper intaglio profile bust of Serapis with modius; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.65 grams, 27.68 mm overall, 18.70 x 15.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Private European collection. Acquired in 2002. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13122-246778.