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LOT 0174
Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 - 3 5/8 in. (482 grams total, 86-92 mm).
Formed as imperial birds modelled in the round, each standing on the head of a horned bull, wings partially spread; semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and feathers; suspension loop behind the neck. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1992.
Private collection, UK.
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LOT 0174
Roman Bronze Jupiter Dolichenus Eagle Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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Roman Glass Jug with Trails
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
A small pale yellow collared globular jug with short neck, angular ribbon handle with two narrow prominent ribs, folded upper attachment to the cylindrical neck, several horizontal lines on the globular body, trefoil mouth. 32 grams, 74 mm
with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999.
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Roman and Other Blue and Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
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From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Roman Glass Footed Cup
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
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From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
