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LOT 0596
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/2 in. (82 grams total, 41-63 mm).
Including Hod Hill, Alesia and other 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 Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 8.16 grams total, 13.3-13.5 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Blue Glass Beaker
3rd-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £715
Thick-walled, cylindrical beaker with inwardly curved mouth, rolled rim; shallow dimples to exterior; mold-blown type with slight iridescence; old label to base 'N14075'. 152 grams, 79 mm
Dr K. and W.Z., Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; acquired 1977 on the German art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Figure of a Pygmy
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round figure of a pygmy with later pelta shield and Corinthian helmet; the figure modelled nude with exaggerated muscles and genitals; mounted on a custom-made stand. 227 grams total, 10 cm high including stand
Old private collection. Anonymous sale, Delorme du Bocage, Paris, 31 March 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12050-211847. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
