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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 Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A pair of bone dice with ring-and-dot numerals configured: 1:6; 2:5; 3:4. 6.19 grams total, 11-12 mm
Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Military Belt Plate with Hercules Killing the Nemean Lion
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
A silver-gilt strap tongue from military belt, rectangular shape with soldered bead on the back, a repoussé work representing Hercules, naked and covered only by a mantle, killing the Nemean lion, a palm of victory under the feet of the hero, a dog attacking the lion from above, foliage around the scene. 18.5 grams, 53 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The belt fitting finds parallels with parts of belt from Asia Minor, today at the British Museum, inv. EC 252-254. These kind of plates, decorative and engraved with classical scenes, can be dated possibly to the age of Theodosius I. The quality of decoration can support the thesis of their belonging to officers of the Comitatus (the Imperial mobile army). -
Romano-Parthian Female Bone Idol
3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £480
A bone doll depicting a female figure with elaborately tied hairstyle, semi-naturalistic facial and anatomical detailing and geometric detailing to the garment wrapped around her lower body; stub arms; copper-alloy rivets to the shoulders. 77 grams, 19 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
