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LOT 0674
Roman and Other Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
12 5/8 in. (12.48 grams, 32 cm).
Composed of small mixed blue annular beads interspersed by larger spherical beads, the central feature composed of larger beads, restrung to a Y-shape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Each a slender wire hoop with a spiral knot and the ends wound round the shank. 1.70 grams total, 15-17mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Volute Black-Slip Ware Oil Lamp
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Short nozzle with lateral volute scrolls, broad discus with raised concentric circles, and central filler hole. 62.6 grams, 91 mm
From the Lloyd and Jeanne Raport collection, Washington, D.C. and Florida, USA, formed between 1972-2000. Acquired through Bonhams, London, UK. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Leaping Lion
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Keeled hoop expanding at the shoulders, raised oval bezel with incuse stylised lion leaping left, star above. 11.25 grams, 25.66 mm overall, 19.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The shape of the ring belongs to the typologies of the Severian Age. Under Caracalla, the theme of the lion was popular on civilian and soldiers' rings, the lion being the emperor's favourite animal. Stars and lions were, from the age of Caracalla, symbols of the Praetorian Guard.
