LOT 3592
Roman Bronze Amulet. Circa 1st century BC-3rd century AD.
Zoomorphic bronze amulet in the shape of a frog(?). Condition as seen. Pierced for holding.(2.88gr, 20mm x 15mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3592
Roman Bronze Amulet.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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Levant & the Near East Bronze Weight of Half Shekel. Iron Age, after 900 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Relief of deity's head, possibly Astarte, with tall headdress; all on cubical base. For a similar weight cf. Hendin 184. 4.91gr, 10mm x 10mm x10mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Stone Weight with Iron Handle. 2nd-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Squat stone block, oblate in profile with studs and rings to the upper face, iron handle with hooked ends. 853gr, 98mm x 56mm.
Condition as seen.
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection. -
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Levant & the Near East Zoomorphic Bronze Weight of 2 Shekels. Late Bronze Age, circa 1500-1100 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Bronze weight in the shape of a frog upon cylinder, standing of flat round base. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights, 121 (bird; 4 Shekels). 14.17gr, 24mm x 14mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
