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LOT 0916
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 in. (10.9 grams, 33 cm).
Restrung to a Y-shape using a variety of beads, the central feature composed of larger beads including a teardrop-shaped bead with impressed dots. [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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1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Modelled standing with mantle over the left shoulder, thunderbolt in the right hand. 56 grams, 70 mm
Acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. 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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Roman Bronze Horse Whorl Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With horse-head decoration to each arm, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, and a similar motif to the centre; catchplate and hinged pin to verso. 14.9 grams, 41 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze and Iron Needles
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Bronze needle with flattened head and punched slit eye; similar in iron; with old identification label 'Roman Bronze & Iron Needles 1st-4th century AD authenticated by British Museum 30/5/2006'. 6.7 grams total, 81-86 mm
Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, circa 2001. 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.
