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LOT 0708
Roman and Other Dark Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
18 1/8 in. (19.16 grams, 46.2 cm).
Composed of oblate and tubular beads with larger feature beads at the centre; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Gemstone of Hercules with Ceryneian Hind in Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Red jasper intaglio engraved with nude Hercules draped in lion's skin, holding antlers of a reclining hind; set into a later substantial gold ring with carinated hoop and enigmatic italic inscription to the inner face with date 1922. 24.05 grams, 29.85 mm overall, 22.95 x 22.30mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.31, Japan 30)
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.13171-249502.
The third labour of Hercules was to capture the Ceryneian hind, a swift, golden-antlered animal sacred to the goddess Artemis (Diana), required to bring it alive to the court of King Eurystheus. He accomplished the task after a year-long chase, when he wounded the hind's legs with an arrow near the Ladon River. He explained the situation to Artemis, and after he showed the hind to the king, the animal was released back into nature. -
Roman Bronze Christian Cross Brooch
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Expanding-arm type with incised ring-and-dot motifs, pin-lug, spring, pin and catch to reverse. 6.3 grams, 26 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of annular and other beads with larger beads as a central feature; restrung. 16.15 grams, 44 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
