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LOT 0921
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 3/8 in. (10 grams total, 21-37 mm).
Comprising: two seriffed capital letters 'F' and 'E' (from utere felix inscription); seal box with repoussé image of Victory. [3]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Silver Ring with Minerva
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse image of Minerva standing helmetted holding spear and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.71 grams, 22.95 mm overall, 19.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Head of Minerva
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Modelled in the round wearing a crested helmet, with detailing to hair and face; hollow interior. 44.4 grams, 44 mm
European art market before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Garnet Gemstone Depicting Victory
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Comprising an oval cell with an applied suspension loop and three coiled drops below; set with a garnet cabochon engraved with a winged figure of the goddess Victoria (Victory), wearing a plumed helmet and holding arrows in her extended hand; stone cracked. 4.59 grams, 34 mm
Acquired from Royal Athena Gallery. From a major London, UK, collection, 1970s. Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
The winged goddess of victory not only represented a specific deity, but for the Romans she was the symbol of Rome's invincibility. She was not only the emperor's permanent companion but his guarantee for his success in military campaigns. For this reason she was frequently represented on monuments, standards and on coins, gems and statuettes.
