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LOT 0690
Roman Bone Teetotum
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1 3/8 in. (13.4 grams, 36 mm).
Composed of a hexagonal drum-shaped body, each panel with numerals in recessed circular form: 1; 6; 2;4; 3;5; baluster-shaped grip to one face and a projecting knop to the other; the grip unscrews to reveal a hollow body.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of an UK gentleman formed in the 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
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Gallo-Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled standing nude with stylised anatomical detailing, stylised wings on the head, right hand shrouded beneath a flattened area with horizontal grooves holding the purse, the other clenched into a fist. 43 grams, 59 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.
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Roman Silver-Gilt Military Belt Plate Group for an Elite Imperial Officer
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Comprising three rectangular belt fittings: two with similar laurel leaf decoration and raised border, the third central plaque with two foliate pendants with punched decoration. 243 grams, 17 cm
Very fine, excellent condition
Acquired before the 1970s. Ex J.L. collection, Surrey, U.K., thence by descent.
Most precious military belts were reserved for soldiers belonging to Legiones Palatinae, i.e. the legions forming part of the imperial Comitatus, accompanying the emperor in his military expeditions.
