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LOT 0643
Roman and Other Mixed Stone and Glass Bead Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 5/8 in. (106 grams total, 2-42 mm).
Comprising variously sized beads in various forms, including spherical, teardrop-shaped, oblate and one large elbow bead. [83, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Two Cows
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Ellipsoid type with intaglio of a reclining cow with its head turned to the right, facing, another one standing behind in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.35 grams, 13 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Jasper Gemstone of a Grazing Goat in Gold Ring
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Intaglio of a bearded goat standing on its hind legs against a tree on which it browses; large fruits hanging from two of the boughs; from a third bough to the right of the tree hangs what may be a dead hare, or possibly another fruit; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.10 grams, 20.70 mm overall, 17.90 x 14.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
A single transparent vein in the jasper running from top left to bottom right has been utilised by the engraver to emphasise the trunk of the tree. -
Roman Bronze Dolphin Mount
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round with gently curved profile, pierced flange beneath the tail; loop at mouth broken. 60.6 grams, 65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
