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LOT 0584
Roman Bronze Cockerel Tintinnabulum Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (114 grams, 83 mm).
Modelled with stylised detailing formed in the round with suspension loop for attachment to a tintinnabulum.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0584
Roman Bronze Cockerel Tintinnabulum Pendant
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Comprising a section of the rim and inner wall of a mortarium vessel; stamped 'CAMV' within a rectangular panel to the upper face of the rim; repaired. 263 grams, 19 cm
Found Bedfordhire, 1980s. Property of a Kempston, UK gentleman.
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Roman Burnt Carnelian Gemstone with Mars and Minerva
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Opening Bid: £444
The oval intaglio with Mars Ultor and Minerva facing each other; Mars to the left with a spear in raised left hand, armed with helmet, armour and sword, his right hand resting on the shield beside him; Minerva to the right, wearing a helmet, shield and aegis. 0.87 grams, 14 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
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