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LOT 0869
Roman Bronze Bracelet
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (15.31 grams, 55 mm).
Comprising a small round-section penannular body with beast-headed terminals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Crouching Female Statuette
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Modelled in the round female crouching with hands resting on her knees, hair drawn up in a chignon; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 80 grams total, 73 mm including stand
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Late Roman Glass Bangle
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Aqua-coloured glass lamp-work bangle with ribbed construction. 29.5 grams, 66 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated display card.
The type is well known in the Eastern Empire from the 5th to the 7th century A.D. Usually these bracelets are decorated on outer surface with five continuous parallel horizontal ribs.
