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LOT 0895
Roman and Other Bronze Artefact Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 2 3/8 in. (198 grams total, 7-61 mm).
Including a bronze steelyard weight, finger ring, Colchester-derivative brooches and other items, six objects with PAS reports. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.
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Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Discoid clay mould with impressed design of a coin to each face. 3.46 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver Ring with Warrior Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
With ellipsoid plaque and inset carnelian cloison with intaglio kneeling warrior with Pseudo-Attic helmet pushed back from the face, domed shield on one arm and sword held upright in the other hand supported by the knee. 8.11 grams, 27.11 mm overall, 20.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. UK collection of a European gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The motif of a nude kneeling warrior with weapons is certainly visible in the repertory of the Greek gemstones since the Archaic and classical age. The scene possibly alludes to the incident in the Trojan Cycle where Achilles is wounded by an arrow in his heel, the only part of his body which was not impervious to injury. -
Roman Gold Double Framed Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising two rectangular cells with loop above, each filled with a carnelian cloison; one pierced to accept a filigree stud. 3.86 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
