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LOT 0654
Roman Bone Gaming Dice
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (6.31 grams, 15 mm).
Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s.
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Roman Sardonyx Cameo of a Leaping Stag
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With a cameo image of a male antelope jumping right; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.43 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Glass Sprinkler Vessel with Applied Fish
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Piriform body raised on nine small feet at the base, collar to the conical neck and chamfered rim; to the lower neck a disc with narrow central opening; to the outer face of the body, vertically pinched flanges. 107 grams, 10.9 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Terracotta Jug of a Woman Holding a Flask
Mid 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
Formed as a seated elderly woman with a short neck and handle with deep decorative ridges, stylised detailing to the face and hair tied in a bun, wine-jug (lagynos) gripped in her arms and between her knees, detailing to folds of garments; her pierced ears were likely once adorned with earrings. 345 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1980s. Ex B Lee North collection. Accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence analysis report, sample no.N122e54 from Oxford Authentication. 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 a search certificate no.11312-188595.
The motif of an old, drunken woman corresponds to a well-known Hellenistic repertoire. These jugs were produced in Africa and were widespread within the Empire. Recent analysis carried out on a North African bottle of the drink ‘anus’, found in an exceptional state of preservation in Valencia, concluded that the vessel contained a resin from the Pinocea family intended to waterproof the vessel, which probably contained vegetable oil.
