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LOT 0909
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
12 3/4 in. (14.5 grams, 32.5 cm).
Composed of small annular beads interspersed with larger oblate and other beads; restrung to a Y-shape with facetted feature beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Acquired from a UK dealer circa 2004. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by a laminated identification label. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Female Head Applique
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Forehead framed by long centrally parted wavy tresses, almond-shaped eyes with pronounced lids, ears pierced for attachment, smoothed back, remains of suspension loop on top of head; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 25.3 grams total, 61 mm including stand
Ex V.R., Basel, prior to 2000. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00034415. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Mould-Blown Glass Flask
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With squat body and dimple base, reticulation pattern to the shoulder, partly restricted inner neck and baluster, applied gusseted rim to the mouth. 49.4 grams, 82 mm
Ex London art market 1990s. From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
