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LOT 0908
Roman Bronze 'Colchester Type' Bow Brooch Collection
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 3 in. (48 grams total, 36-77 mm).
Group of bow-brooches, mainly Colchester Type with coiled spring. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Bainton, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
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Roman 'British' Ring Gemstone with Portrait
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Ellipsoid glass insert with profile portrait bust to one face. 2.11 grams, 14 mm
Found UK. From the collection of C. Sullivan, UK, 1990s.
The same portrait appears on 'horse and rider' plate brooches. -
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Roman Marble Head of a Lady
2nd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £234
Carved in the round with detailed hairstyle comprising a braid and coil to the rear of the head; the facial features soft and rounded, mouth in a half-smile; mounted on a display-stand. 520 grams total, 11.5 cm including stand
4 1/2 in.
Acquired before 2000. From an English private collection. -
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Roman Green Glass Pilgrim's Flask
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Amphoriskos with flat disc-shaped body, tubular neck with flared rim, two lateral knee-shaped handles to the shoulder. 12.4 grams, 58 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
