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LOT 0855
Roman Bronze Double Phallic Amulet
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (8.83 grams, 53 mm).
Comprising a rectangular plaque with raised sides, and socket, two lateral pivot-lugs, one spike finial and one hand in the fica gesture.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Roman Ribbed Glass Vessel
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With globular body, vertical ribbing, broad funicular mouth with rounded rim. 33 grams, 62 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
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Large Roman Tinned Bronze Patera
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With a deep bowl and flat-section handle with integral loop; shallow concentric grooves around the exterior of the neck, rolled rim, concentric rings to the underside; finished on a lathe; cracked and split. 903 grams, 33 cm wide
Acquired in Europe before 1993. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11788-206494.
In contrast to their elaborate counterparts, paterae such as this were likely carried as part of the standard kit of Roman soldiers, used as a general cooking and eating utensil. The regular heap up (sarcina) of the legionaries is well represented on the reliefs of Trajan's column. It was composed of a T stake (furca), to which a linen bag (sacculus) was hung, as well as the leather haversack for 15-20 days supplies (trinum nundinum) and personal effects, a pot (ollula), a cup (patera), and a basket for work on the fields. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Cupid
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Burnished surface, broad discus with wreath to the shoulders, stub nozzle, low-relief image of Cupid between the vents. 110 grams, 11.2 cm
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
