Roman Banded Agate Lion Attack Gemstone

With a rounded body and double nozzle with volutes; the body flat with engraved volutes, raised rim and basal ring; to the rear a large crescent with Jupiter (Greek Zeus) to the centre and his eagle with spread wings before him; the god depicted with thick locks and voluminous beard, the eagle with detailed plumage and finely detailed face; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 1.67 kg, 25.7 wide (3.08 kg total,18 cm high including stand)



Old private British collection, pre-1965. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000. Accompanied by a copy of an old black and white photograph. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12034-215425.

Here Jupiter is represented with his attributes connected with the crescent of goddess Luna. According to Bailey, all lamps in the category to which the map belongs, were intended for suspension. Lamps with multiple nozzles gave more light and thus were suitable for lighting large spaces.

Biconvex in profile with narrow foot, broad shoulder and everted rim; radiating low-relief rosette pattern to the shoulder, fluted upper body, old gallery label to verso. 340 grams, 11.8 cm high



with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.

Tall and slender iridescent vessel with bulb to the base and flared rim. 7.47 grams, 10.5 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.