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LOT 0701
Roman and Other Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 3/8 in. (14.28 grams, 36.5 cm).
Mixed group of graduated beads, the central feature a conical bead with an annular metal bead below; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Putto Casket Mount
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Hollow to the reverse, formed as the mask of a putto with wavy locks framing the fleshy face; remains of stud to centre. 15.6 grams, 27 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
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Roman Bronze Serrated Medical Forceps
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With long rectangular-section arms serrated at the end, finial formed as a disc with scroll decoration; accompanied by a slip reading 'Roman, Decorated Bronze Forceps, C. 1st-2nd century AD. Large, finely decorated pair of bronze forceps, with long, slightly expanding arms & serrated grips, indicating it may have been used as a medical instrument. Provenance: O'Bee Collection, acquired in the 1980's & believed to have been found in East Anglia. Published in Bennets R-22-0106, pg 232. ref. Similar example in Metropolitan Museum of Art, no: 74.51.5435.' 46 grams, 14.2 cm
Believed found in East Anglia, UK. Ex M. O'Bee collection; acquired in the 1980s. Ex Noonans, London, UK. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.