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LOT 0686
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 7/8 in. (232 grams total, 13-48 mm).
Mainly comprising fragmentary artefacts including brooches; rings; mounts and other miscellaneous items, including items displaying enamelled and other decorative techniques. [48, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Late Roman Bronze Ring Inscribed 'Gift for Caius'
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With square offset bezel, later enigmatic inscription 'ICAI / CIPM / DON', likely: 'Gift For Caius'. 6.72 grams, 21.60mm overall, 17.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970.
The Latin inscription on the ring refers to a personal belonging of a certain Caius (CAI), and the letters DON could be a shortening word for gift or given (donus or donatus), intending the ring as a gift for Caius. -
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Heavy Roman Silvered Bronze Bowl
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With wide flat bottom decorated inside with incised concentric circles, the internal concave surface retaining some of the silver coating; the central umbilicus still visible. 860 grams, 22.8 cm wide
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
This vessel (lanx) was part of Roman and provincial bronze instrumentum domesticum, i.e. culinary or domestic utility ware. Such cooking vessels are rare in such condition: some are found in central and northern Gaul, Italy, in Pannonia, Germany and in Britain. Specimens of precious metal, richly decorated and chiselled, sometimes adorned with reliefs, are mentioned by ancient authors such as Cicero (Ad Att., VI,1,13) and Ovid (Pont.III,5,20). -
Roman Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £110
Of fusiform type with a rolled lip and thick rounded bottom. 30 grams, 26.5 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
