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LOT 0838
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection
1ST CENTURY-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 7/8 in. (45 grams total, 32-47 mm).
Mainly Colchester-type and trumpet types. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Silver Statuette of Cybele
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Modelled in the round wearing a floor-length palla draped over her head and over her robe, with staff (broken) in her left hand and patera in her right; thick dorsal loop. 14.01 grams, 34 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Late Roman Gold Teardrop Pendant
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £254
Comprising a conical body with collared suspension loop above. 0.31 grams, 11 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
During the Late Empire, earrings with biconical foil applications became widespread in Roman Egypt. The comparison with necklaces containing similar biconical elements used as beads or suspension elements for pendants seems to give consistency to the chronological indication of the 6th century, especially in that geographical area. -
Roman and Other Bronze Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C.-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including a bronze steelyard weight, finger ring, Colchester-derivative brooches and other items, six objects with PAS reports. 198 grams total, 7-61 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.