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LOT 0956
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 1/2 in. (15.3 grams, 42 cm).
Restrung group of beads, mainly tubular and annular types with polyhedral dangle centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Early Christian Terracotta Oil Lamp
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
With decorated bow shaped nozzle, large central filling-hole surrounded by a dotted ridge, shoulder decorated by geometric patterns; the handle shaped as a human face representing a head of Christ or a saint. 64 grams, 10 cm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
The lamp seems to be a variant of the type Beit Nattif lamps, usually with pyramidal handle (here substituted by a head of a saint or Christ) and a reddish slip on the upper part. This was the most widespread type of lamps in use in Judaea in the Late Roman Period. -
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Roman Clear Glass Bottle
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With dimpled base and funicular neck. 26.5 grams, 69 mm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Carp Mount
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Modelled with thick body tapering to a curved divided tail; large dorsal fin above and two small ventral fins; dished recess to one side for attachment to a bowl; mounted on a custom-made stand. 9.5 grams, 64 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
