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LOT 0752
Roman and Other Gemstone Collection
2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 5/8 in. (4.46 grams total, 10-17 mm).
Comprising mainly lentoid and plano-convex seals in carnelian, amethyst, and other materials with engraved intaglios including a stag, two human figures, huntsman with deer and other topics; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Bone Doll's Head with Earrings
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £521
Carved in the round with tiered collars to the neck, hair swept back from the face and coloured with green pigment, low-relief facial features, pierced at lower edge for attachment; ears pierced and gold wire earring inserted. 56 grams, 86 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Glass Jar with Trail
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
With bulbous body, flared rim and applied zigzag trail to neck, dimple base. 70 grams, 69 mm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
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Roman Enamelled Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With enamelled pellets to the body, ring-and-dot motifs to the neck; remains of pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 4.36 grams, 29.5 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
