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LOT 0106
Roman Bronze Head of Dionysus Mount
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (103 grams, 61 mm).
Large convex mount depicting the head of the god of wine, shown facing with rounded cheeks and staring eyes, large vine leaves with bunches of grapes framing his face; ferrous spike on the reverse.
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 0106
Roman Bronze Head of Dionysus Mount
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Roman Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £20
Squat in profile with trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, rolled rim, dimple base. 93 grams, 78 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Jasper Gemstone of the Goddess Fortuna
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,500 - 5,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,250
Comprising a heavy facetted hoop and a wide rectangular bezel set with a tall intaglio of goddess Fortuna or Concordia, standing and holding a cornucopia, and a rudder. 25.07 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 18.18 x 12.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13340-257983.
The ring belongs to type VI, Variant 1, of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification. These rings, typical of the 3rd century, were often decorated with the image of the Goddess Concordia. Sometimes they show an image of the clasped hands, or bear the inscription HOMONO (Latin), from the Greek omonoa (Concordia = Concord). -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Curving pendant formed as an erect phallus with lateral testes, a large suspension loop above. 12.6 grams, 49 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
