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LOT 0557
Roman Bronze Head Pendant
4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (26.1 grams, 33 mm).
Modelled as a stylised face with annular eyes and a slit mouth, convex to the reverse, with a large loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Bust of the God Serapis
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £2,000
Hollow-formed hoop with broad ellipsoid cell, inset red jasper intaglio profile bust of Serapis with modius; possibly a marriage, supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.65 grams, 27.68 mm overall, 18.70 x 15.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Private European collection. Acquired in 2002. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13122-246778.
Serapis was a Graeco-Egyptian god combining the Egyptian gods Osiris and Apis, but with a decidedly Greek appearance. He was promoted by Ptolemy I in the 3rd century BC to help unite the Greek and Egyptian people. Later, Ptolemaic rulers spread his worship, and Serapis became popular across the Roman Empire. Outside Egypt, he was often identified as Isis's partner, replacing Osiris. Over time, he also adopted traits associated with the Greek gods, Hades and Dionysus. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Duck Head Bow Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a deep bow and a recurved footplate formed as a duck's head, with a coiled pin. 6.37 grams, 27 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
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Agate Cameo with a Portrait of a Hellenistic Ruler
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Detailed bust of a man with his curly hair secured by tainia with the ends hanging behind his neck, aquiline nose and prominent chin, tryphe still visible. 0.75 grams, 17 mm
Formerly in a private collection of an European lady, 1970s-1980s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13306-257801
