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LOT 0728
Roman Bronze Bird Pin Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/8 in. (19.7 grams total, 42-54 mm).
Comprising a trio of graduated bird-headed pins, two with stylised feather detailing. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired before 1980.
Ex property of a London, UK, collector.
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Roman Gemstone with Scorpion
2nd-4th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Composed of an oval-shaped body, possibly sodalite, displaying an intaglio scorpion; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 0.82 grams, 15 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Lion Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Formed as a square base with gusseted profile, a lion cub crouching on the upper face with one forepaw raised; open to the rear and underside; statuette or fitting. 108 grams, 53 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Eros Riding a Dolphin Gemstone
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
With inset burnt white stone cloison. 9.42 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 13.82 x 16.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970's. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.