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LOT 0756
Roman Bronze Military Armilla Bracelet
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (25.5 grams, 58 mm).
Comprising a penannular flat-section hoop with punched decoration, deltoid-shaped terminals formed as stylised snake heads with hatched line detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Hand Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
The left hand from a figurine modelled open beneath the thumb to accept a knife or tool; cut off for use as a weight. 4.8 grams, 17 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand. 78 grams total, 13 cm including stand
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s. -
Roman Glass Bottle with Pinched Neck
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With dimple base, piriform body, tall neck and rolled rim; pinched inside the bottom of the neck. 55 grams, 14 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
