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LOT 1006
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.
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AUCTIONS:
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Roman Glass Unguentarium
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
With plano-convex body and dimple base, tall slender neck, folded rim; iridescent green surface. 78 grams, 15 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This kind of toilet bottle was called ‘candlestick unguentarium’ by the academics due to the shape of its neck. This specific type, with its transparent grayish green glass, is especially found in Roman Cyprus (Hayes's fabric 2 of Cypriot blown glass). -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Restrung group of tubular, oblate and other types with melon centrepiece. 9.7 grams, 37.2 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Late Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch with Mechanical Catch
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
With tubular arms, three later agate cabochons, each with a tremolier decorated cell, hinged pin to the reverse, deep bow with tremolier detailing, rectangular foot with notched edges, applied granule and filigree ornament, triangular-section catch to the reverse with sliding mechanism. 16.32 grams, 59 mm
Ex property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
