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LOT 0997
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (38.7 grams total, 25-45 mm).
Comprising: a lion-headed nude male figure in running position; two hand pendants making the fica gesture; a wolf-head(?) shaped mount. [4]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 0997
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Minerva Standing
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Discoid in plan with short nozzle, broad shoulder, discus with frieze depicting a standing female figure with head turned to her right, holding a cornucopia in her left hand, objects in the field; accretion to underside. 73 grams, 93 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Ring with Vessel Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
With facetted hoop, ellipsoid cell to the bezel with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio image of a kantharos; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.88 grams, 24.02 mm overall, 19.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.
From the middle of the 3rd century AD, gem production in the Roman Empire declined rapidly. At the same time the first Christian motifs began to be visible on the rings. -
Roman Bone Pin with Bust
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With round-section tapering shank, rectangular baluster topped by a female bust wearing a diadem. 7.73 grams, 12.2 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
