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LOT 0930
Roman Bronze Medical Spoon
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/8 in. (11.9 grams, 16.1 cm).
Cosmetic or medical cochlearium with narrow shallow bowl and spike handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century.
From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Acquired in the late 1970s. Property of a London, UK, private collector. From an old London, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12806-241223. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Phalera of Medusa
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Discoid in plan with raised lip to the rim, central gorgoneion motif. 33 grams, 47 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Figural Lock Hasp
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
A lock hasp in the shape of a herm wearing a headdress, genitalia on the column, the shoulders forming lateral lugs, suspension ring above with separate strap, stepped base below, openwork rectangular plate to the underside. 41.2 grams, 11.9cm
Fine condition.
Property of a European lady living in London; from her father's family collection formed before 1978. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
