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LOT 0791
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (9.43 grams total, 14 mm each).
Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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 Statuette of a Goddess
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Modelled in the round female figure striding forwards, robe billowing around her form; mounted on a stepped onyx base. 56.7 grams, 49 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Aubergine Glass Flask
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Core formed with rounded base, everted rim. 39 grams, 10.5 cm
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s. From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Garnet Gemstone Depicting a Hunting Dog
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio hound crouching. 1.62 grams, 15 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Romans kept dogs for many purposes; such as for hunting game, protecting a flock of sheep, guarding the house, and providing companionship.
