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LOT 0123
Roman Bronze Long-Haired Dog
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (61 grams, 62 mm).
Modelled in an attack pose with semi-naturalistic anatomical and shaggy hair detailing.
Provenance‘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.
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Roman Bone Dice Pair
2nd-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £208
With ring-and dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4 7.7 grams total, 12-13 mm
Ex collection of a UK gentleman formed in the 1990s. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Axe Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plate brooch with raised vertical shaft and lateral crescent blades each with notched outer edge and incised ring-and-dot motif; catch and pin to the reverse. 9.2 grams, 37 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1980s. -
Roman Gold Boss Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Each composed of a central slender hoop flanked by a single strand of decoratively twisted filigree wire, domed plaque to upper body, granulated bulbs below. 3.84 grams total, 33 mm each
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
