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LOT 0683
Roman Bronze Medical Ligula Instrument
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (6.03 grams, 13.7 cm).
Comprising a long shaft with a spatulate finial at one end and the other rounded. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx P. Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Sol and Greek Inscription
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Domed base, featuring a standing god Sol (Greek Helios) wearing a radiate crown and muscled cuirass, his left arm raised and the right hand holding a long whip, Greek inscription 'ΦλλNOY' = gem belonging to a man named Phaanos = 'the radiant one, the shining one ', creating a play-of-words between the owner's name and the solar deity. 1.24 grams, 16 mm
Private collection, UK. UK private collection, acquired on the English art market in the 2000s. -
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Roman Bronze Military Horse Harness Pendant Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Including ivy-leaf and other types, one with an attachment strap. 37 grams total, 41-65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
Late 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Discoid type with raised concentric rings to the obverse and pellets between, enamel fill; spring, pin and catch to reverse. 5.9 grams, 27 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A31.
