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LOT 0674
Roman Bronze Architectural Ring
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
(4.375 Grams, 29.97 mm.).
Narrow D-section hoop with inverted pyramid to the bezel and knop finial. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Essex, UK, collector.
Accompanied by an old typed information card.
Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 500, for type.
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Roman Bronze Flying Phallus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Amuletic model phallus with swept lateral wings; mounted on a custom-made stand. 99 grams total, 67 mm high including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
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Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mainly composed of restrung opaque beads of various sizes, mainly irregular oblate and barrel shapes. 19.8 grams, 50 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Mask Appliqué
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
With rounded fleshy face and hair in tiered bands, sockets to the eyes to accept silver inserts; diadem to the brow with foliage detailing; hollow to the reverse. 56 grams, 42 mm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
