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LOT 0558
Roman Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 5/8 in. (12 grams, 34.5 cm).
Composed of small oblate and larger spherical beads, the central feature composed of larger beads, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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LOT 0558
Roman Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Roman Carnelian Intaglio with Head of Bacchante
Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Translucent oval intaglio with a profile bust wearing an ivy-leaf wreath. 0.91 grams, 15 mm
Ex private French collection of Mr M., 1980s. UK private collection, acquired in London art market in the 2000s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Pitcher with Trail
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Bulbous body with an applied zig-zag trail and a circumferential band above, and an applied collar at the base of the tubular neck and another beneath the flaring mouth, with a strap handle to the rear. 76 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection.
In Ancient Rome, there were two different types of pitchers: the urcei used for water or the oinochoae, used for wine. They were employed to serve liquids at banquets, pour water for handwashing (probably the purpose of this urceus), and to store everyday goods. -
Roman Tinned Bronze S-Shaped Horse Head Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plate brooch formed as two stylised horse heads with ring-and-dot detailing, pin and catch on the reverse. 7.23 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
