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LOT 0665
Roman Bone Dice Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (3.4 grams total, 10 mm each).
A pair of bone dice with punched ring-and-dot numbering, each composed: 1:6; 2:5; 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceGerman art market, 1990s.
Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK.
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Roman Iron Ring with Eros Riding a Dolphin Gemstone
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
An iron finger ring with inset burnt white stone cloison bearing intaglio of Eros riding a dolphin. 9.42 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 13.82 x 16.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970's. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman. -
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Roman Terracotta Jar Fragment with Erotic Scenes
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £139
A handled jar fragment decorated in raised relief with two erotic scenes, the first showing a masturbation scene, the second a copulating couple. 33.7 grams, 71 mm
Fair condition. Rare.
Acquired 1970-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Roman Mount with Flavian Emperor
Late 1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A copper-alloy appliqué protome in the form of the Flavian Emperor Vespasian, frontal bust in half relief, wearing an exomis leaving his right shoulder uncovered, solid suspension ring to the top of the head. 52.3 grams, 60 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
The realism in the details is remarkable and was achieved through fine modelling. This protome was perhaps set in a medallion to decorate the lower terminal of a fulcrum, an S-shaped couch attachment almost always made of metal which was fastened to the side of a wooden headboard to serve as an elbow-rest on a couch (kline).
