Roman Bone Pin Collection

Oval intaglio engraved with two winged Erotes on either side of a central column or pedestal surmounted by a small standing statuette; one on the left seated on a large vessel, while the figure on the right bending and reaching towards the central column; set in a later gold ring with a plain oval bezel and slender hoop. 1.97 grams, 18.17 mm overall, 15.29 x 14.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)



Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection.

Large conical body with a flaring foot, pinched in at the shoulders, a cylindrical neck with a folded rim and two applied handles. 105 grams, 11.5 cm



Private Israeli collection of Mr S.M. Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s. Accompanied by a typed previous catalogue information page with provenance. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13441-263212.

A similar specimen, in a different colour, was found in a Romano-Egyptian tomb in Gurop, Egypt, and came into the possession of W.M. Flinders Petrie. Characteristics include two vertical handles, dropped on at the shoulder, bent at right angles to meet the neck bulge and then upwards again in a ring shape.

Including gorgoneion appliqués, bow-brooches and other items. 77 grams total, 24-51 mm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.