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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Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah on base, lulav(?) to left / A[...]. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. 4.38gr, 13mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Byzantine PB Seal of the Church of Apameia. 6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
EKΛΗCIAC in three lines within wreath / Block monogram of AΠAMEIAC. Translation: (Seal of) the church of Apameia. Unpublished in the standard references. 8.23gr, 21mm, 12h.
Condition as seen. Very rare ecclesiastical seal.
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London. -
Levant & the Near East Cubical Bronze Weight of 1/3 Shekel. After 5th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Cubical bronze weight with flat round base inscribed uncertain letters. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights, 120 (4 Shekel). 3.15gr, 14mm x 9mm.
Condition as seen.
Ex London, UK, gentleman, 1990.
