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LOT 0589
Roman and Other Mixed Bead Group
MAINLY EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
0 - 1 in. (288 grams total, 2-28 mm).
A mixed group of beads including tabular, oblate, melon, fusiform and other types in glass, onyx, crystal, faience, shell and other materials.
ProvenanceAbelita family collection, 1980-2015.
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Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £550
An ellipsoid bifacial haematite gemstone with intaglio scenes: obverse with a reaper holding a sickle and cutting down a crop; reverse with a bird, wings spread beneath a glyph. 7.37 grams, 26.8 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. -
Roman Lead Tag with Seal Impressions
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A lead seal tag bearing two oval-shaped impressions containing figural motifs: the smaller impression possibly a standing winged figure facing right; the larger impression portraying a standing figure holding an object. 15.19 grams, 36 mm
Acquired in the 1970s. Important European collection. -
Roman and Other Bead Necklace
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
A restrung necklace composed mainly of 'black' stone and glass beads of various types and sizes, with a trio of larger pendant beads. 5.02 grams, 82 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.