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LOT 0655
Roman Bronze Lunar Pendant
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (5.16 grams, 37 mm).
Crescentic pendant with ribbed suspension loop. [No Reserve]
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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Roman Gold Matrimonial Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £4,200
A 3rd-century A.D. opus interrasile ring featuring an expanding hoop with openwork volute scroll shoulders, set with a 2nd-century A.D. dextrarum iunctio nicolo intaglio showing an opposing man and a woman holding hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure wearing a long military mantle hanging down his back; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.40 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 18.89 x 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
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.13346-257954.
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Roman Agate Cameo with Bust of an Empress
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
An oval gemstone showing a female facing right. 0.26 grams, 9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Roman Bronze Ring with Gryphon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising a large D-section hoop and a discoid bezel with a stylised gryphon. 2.85 grams, 24.34 mm overall, 20.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
