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LOT 0693
Roman Bone Pin Implement Group
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 - 6 1/2 in. (19.6 grams total, 9-16.6 cm).
Each with hipped and tapering shank; balustered, aviform and other finials. [5]
ProvenancePrivate 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.
Cf. Crummy, N., Greep, S., Hassall, M., Henig, M., Major, H., Webster, G., Wild, J.P., Colchester Archaeological Report 2: the Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-1979, Colchester, 1983, pp.19ff., for similar pins.
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Roman Redware Bowl with Flaming Sun Design
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Squat and shallow with carinated rim, impressed solar motif to tondo. 220 grams, 16.5 cm
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman and Other Bronze and Iron Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Including: bracelet with clubbed ends; single-edged knife blades; dress pins; brooch chord; and other items. 184 grams total, 1.6-14.6 cm
From a London, UK, collection 2000s. 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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4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of tiered and balustered form with incuse image to underside, lion passant surmounted by a star and crescent moon. 4.61 grams, 23 mm
Acquired in 1993. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
