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LOT 0816
Roman Blue Glass Face Pendant
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (6.94 grams, 30.15 mm).
D-shaped in profile and lentoid in section with moulded facial detailing, chipped suspension lug above; possibly a mask of Hercules. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market, 1971-1974.
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 Silver Ring with Portrait Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £624
With pointed angles to the plaque, stepped cell with inset later carnelian intaglio profile portrait bust. 8.75 grams, 23.88 mm overall, 16.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
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Roman Green Glass Vessel
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Transparent pale green with bulbous body, rounded lip, flared neck and concave base. 48 grams, 11 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The small bottle can be associated with the Isings form 104b. There are some parallels from graves at Beit Ras, Jordan and Samaria-Sebaste. Some models of the type have faint ribs.
