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LOT 0196
Roman Banded Agate Lion Attack Gemstone
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.55 grams, 14 mm).
With intaglio scene of a lion attacking an ibex; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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LOT 0196
Roman Banded Agate Lion Attack Gemstone
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Roman 'The Wakefield' Bronze Founding of Rome Commemorative Military Phalera
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With high-relief image depicting a she-wolf in profile advancing beneath a tree, with an infant or boy (Romulus?) on its back, nude and looking up towards the tree. 39 grams, 62 mm
Mostly intact, good condition.
Believed to have been found in Wakefield, UK, in the 1960s. From the Roman 'Invasion Period' private collection of Brian Riley, Wakefield, UK, 1960s-2007. Acquired from Brian Riley, Yorkshire, UK, circa 2007. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Military phalerae usually depicted heads of the gods, spirits of the underworld, birds and lions. The higher officers in the Roman army had the custom of wearing a rich suite of phalerae with its straps directly attached to leather garments or doublets, worn over their armour. These decorations were awarded in sets, commonly of nine, although sources confirm that this was not an always the case. -
Roman Turquoise Blue Glass Melon and Other Bead Collection
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising mainly melon-shaped beads, one collared bead, including some Hebron glass. 101 grams total, 10-20 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman 'Essex' Bronze Lion Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Plate brooch formed as a leaping lion with hatched mane; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. 8.13 grams, 36 mm
Found Essex, UK, in the 1980s. Property of an Essex collector.
