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LOT 0174
Roman and Other Gold Necklace Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 5/8 in. (19.31 grams total, 3-17 mm).
Composed mainly of sheet-gold beads of various types, including biconical, ribbed, doughnut-shaped, filigree and openwork examples, together with other forms, some possibly from India. [55]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Each with ring-and-dot spots arranged: 1:6; 2:5; 3:4; 1:6; 2:5; 3:4. 8.85 grams total, 13-14 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s. From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Glass Sprinkler Vessel
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Piriform green jar raised on five small feet to the base, collar to the conical neck and chamfered rim; to the lower neck a disc with narrow central opening; to the outer face of the body, double wavey trail to the upper and lower body. 77 grams, 10 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Seated Lion Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, seated on a rectangular base. 66.7 grams, 44 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
