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LOT 0576
Roman Bronze Brooch and Other Artefact Collection
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/4 in. (62 grams total, 21-45 mm).
The group comprising: brooches, a seal box lid and zoomorphic mount; including examples with trace remains of gilding, polychrome and millefiori enamelling and other decorative techniques; four accompanied by PAS record ids. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
LiteratureCf. PAS record ids: BERK-9D71B1; BERK-A7B1F1; BERK-2698F3; BERK-A7C8B7.
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Roman Gold Ring with Dolphin Gemstone
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
With D-section shank, ellipsoid stepped bezel, inset sardonyx intaglio dolphin. 5.60 grams, 23.61 mm overall, 20.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11859-206976.
The dolphin motif is associated with the god Neptune. -
Roman Mixed Glass Necklace Bead Group
Circa 1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Composed of opaque and translucent glass beads of various colours and types, including melon types and examples with areas of iridescence. 41 grams total, 8-17 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Redware Sherd with Venator Gladiator
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
The fighting venator dressed in a long sleeved tunic embroidered with orbiculi and pectorarin, segmenta on the sleeves, brandishing a javelin of venabulum type; suspension loop to the reverse. 18 grams, 70 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
The combat scene is likely a reference to the gladiatorial fights between men and animals; such games in the arena were a principal form of entertainment through the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Both men and women would partake in such fights. The venatores (hunters) were the most specialised in this field, fighting with a spear with winged blades and long knives (culter venatorius).
