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LOT 0640
Roman and Other Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 1/8 in. (14.3 grams, 41 cm).
A short designer necklace with mixed group of graduated beads in matching colours, central feature a conical stone bead; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Large Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of the Goddess Athena and Inscription
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Hollow-formed with flange rim and stepped bezel, inset intaglio profile bust of Athena in crested helmet; sinistrograde legend to bottom edge 'ΚΡΑΤΙΜΠ*'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 20.80 grams, 33.33 mm overall, 22.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 28.77, Japan 27)
with Bertolami Fine Arts, London, Auction 66, no.481. 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.13121-249538. -
Roman Glass Vessel
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces. 31.4 grams, 10.1 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Ellipsoid in plan with incuse hunting scene depicting a large boar running on a baseline with a hunting dog attacking from beneath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.79 grams, 16 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13099-248694.
