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LOT 0878
Roman Bone Pin Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 - 5 1/8 in. (12 grams total, 9.3-13 cm).
Comprising: two with a bulbous finial; one with a lion head finial; one with a tapering body and rounded finial. [4]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0878
Roman Bone Pin Collection
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Needle
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
With punched circular eye. 0.37 grams, 44 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s. -
Roman Glass Vessel
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces. 32 grams, 13.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Gold Eagle Pendant
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Depicted as a standing eagle with closed wings, long striated tail extending to the small pedestal; with detailing to wings, beak, eyes and feathers; a filigree collar with small medallion around the neck; holding a small rabbit in its claws; suspension loop to the back. 2.83 grams, 27 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12329-223711.
The motif of an eagle and hare is linked with the story of the Trojan War. On their way towards Troy, the two brothers Agamemnon and Menelaus, the Atreides, saw two eagles swoop down upon a pregnant hare and tear her to shreds. They interpreted it as a good omen: the two eagles were the warrior brothers, and the hare Troy.
