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LOT 0668
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 3/4 in. (7.55 grams, 35 cm).
Composed mainly of oblate and cylindrical beads, central feature composed of larger irregular beads; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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 Tweezer Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising: two with rectangular-section arms; one with tapering, pointed arms decorated with ring-and-dot motifs and hatching to the edges, pierced terminals. 14.5 grams total, 54-70 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a 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 Black-Banded Carnelian Gryllos Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Elliptical in plan with chamfered sides, intaglio gryllos motif with head of Silenus and a helmet-wearing male (Mars?). 0.54 grams, 12 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
