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LOT 0779
Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (168 grams, 15.6 cm).
Formed as a gorgoneion mask gripped in the jaws of two opposed dolphins with s-curved bodies and terminating in vine leaves.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0779
Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Intaglio bust of Mercury turned to the left, with a petasos on his head and a caduceus on his shoulder; natural black inclusions in the red stone; mirror-finish polishing; gold mounting/setting with flattened and jutting hoop; mounted in an ancient gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.17 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 17.63 x 14.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13169-249498. -
Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection
2nd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £819
Including biconvex and plano-convex types with incuse enthroned king, amphora, eagle and other motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.57 grams total, 11-18 mm
Private collection, England. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Each a small filigree hoop with looped knots and ends wound round the shank. 1.08 grams total, 11 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
