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LOT 0725
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (4.34 grams total, 11 mm each).
Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82.
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Large Lower Section of a Roman Marble Figure of the Goddess Isis
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,000
Statue fragment of a woman or goddess, including floor-length robe and right foot with sandal; modelled standing with the foot slightly advanced, wearing sandals, chiton and himation. 66.65 kg, 50 cm
American private collection, acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Acquired on the American art market in 2016. with Sotheby's, London, 11 December 2020, no.88. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13078-249667.
Both the stance and folds of the himation suggest an Archaistic statue, perhaps the goddess Isis. -
Roman Decorated Terracotta Fragment Collection
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including a terracotta rim fragment with resting gryphon motif, and other items. 58 grams total, 37-90 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel).
