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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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Believed to have been part of the Duke of Northumberland collection. From an early 20th century collection with reference no.67/6. From a Hampshire, UK, private collection. Accompanied be an early 20th century inked information packet. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Glass Unguentarium
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with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Larger Than Life-Size Roman Bronze Sandaled Toes
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Hollow-formed front left sandaled foot with draped hem of a vestis talaris across the rear edge and tiered sole to the footwear, traces of gilding; supplied with a custom-made wooden stand. 847 grams total, 14 cm
Acquired in Germany in 2001. Acquired by the present owner from the above. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12192-222323. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The detailed bronze foot exhibits an incredible rendering of the smallest details; its dimensions suggest that the statue to which it belonged was nearly a human size sculpture, probably a goddess.