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LOT 0677
Roman Bifacial Lead Pendant with Busts
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.42 grams, 21 mm).
Discoid in plan with integral suspension loop, obverse with right-facing profile bust wearing a solar crown, reverse with bearded profile bust with topknot. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Silver Inlaid Face
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem. 118 grams, 14.4 cm
Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe. -
Roman Grey Ware Ribbed Juglet
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Biconical body and a low basal ring, everted rim and a handle to the rear. 50 grams, 69 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A18. -
Roman Bronze Portrait Intaglio in Iron Ring
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Ellipsoid bezel with inset bronze plaque in a red glass surround; low-relief profile bust with solar crown. 2.70 grams, 20.86 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
