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LOT 0564
Roman Bronze Lion Paw Casket Mount Group
MAINLY 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (163 grams total, 26-51 mm).
Six paws in naturalistic and stylised forms, including examples with support brackets. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Each with ring-and-dot spots arranged: 1:6; 2:5; 3:4; 1:6; 2:5; 3:4. 8.85 grams total, 13-14 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s. From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Bronze Phallic and Fist Fitting
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
The central circular socket flanked by a stylised phallus on one side and an extended arm with clenched fist on the other. 12.8 grams, 57 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s. -
Roman Silver Standing Bull Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Modelled in the round standing facing, displaying anatomical detailing. 15.7 grams, 32 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
