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LOT 0812
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 1/8 in. (32.2 grams total, 22-29 mm).
Comprising two zoomorphic lids, a phallic pendant, and a fragment of a hand grasping a phallus. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
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With narrow foot and broad shoulder, biconvex mouth and strap handle. 360 grams, 14 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Key
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With tubular shank and rectangular-section neck, crescentic bow; repaired. 37 grams, 73 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Rectangular-section hoop with angled shoulders, round bezel set with a carnelian intaglio bearing a stylised clasped hands motif. 4.48 grams, 23.36 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
