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LOT 0859
Roman and Other Ceramic Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
12 3/4 in. (21.42 grams, 32.6 cm).
Composed of graduated spherical and oblate beads, the central feature with a spherical stone bead with incised star motifs, a large discoid bead and a melon bead; restrung. [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. -
Roman Glass Goblet with Cut Design
Circa 100-300 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Translucent with straight sides narrowing to the dimpled base, flared and rolled rim, the body decorated with two horizontal ribbed lines. 105 grams, 10.5 cm
Swiss private collection, Bern. Swiss private collection, Basel. with Sayd & Fayez Barakat & Sons, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Shaher Barakat, Jerusalem.
The Hebrew word 'zekhukhith' (glass) appeared in the Old Testament, but it was frequently used in the Mishnaic Hebrew and in correlation with the Aramaic 'zegugita'. In the Talmudic times white and coloured, transparent glasses were very valuable. This magnificent goblet was found on Mons Scopus, in Jerusalem and it shows the skill and the capacity of the Roman glass blowers of the time. After the establishment and unification of the Roman Empire under Augustus (27 B.C.), glass manufacturing quickly travelled throughout the Empire, and with the ease of production, glass entered the same sphere of use and popularity as metal and clay vessels. -
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Roman Nicolo Gemstone of the Bust of an Ephebos in Grand Tour Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Nicolo cloison with profile bust of an adolescent (Greek ephebos) with tousled hair; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.84 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 17.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Private collection, England.
