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LOT 0006
Roman Black Jasper Gemstone of a Republican Portrait
1ST CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (0.91 grams, 17 mm).
Ellipsoid inlay with incuse profile bust of an elderly man with thinning curly hair, wrinkled brow and hollow cheeks; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
The piece has been restored after having been split into two parts, retaining a chip on the edge.
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Roman White and Orange Glass Ring with Amber Inlay
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Round section hoop, oval bezel set with amber. 1.30 grams, 21.04 mm overall, 13.89 x 14.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
With J.Bagot Ancient Art, Barcelona, Spain. The Nico F.Bijnsdorp Collection (NFB 282), acquired from the above, 4 June 2013. Acquired on the English art market. -
Roman and Other Dark Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £208
Composed of oblate and tubular beads with larger feature beads at the centre; restrung. 19.16 grams, 46.2 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Slender hoop with sloping shoulder, inset carnelian intaglio of Minerva standing wearing a floor-length robe; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.34 grams, 22.19 mm overall, 17.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
