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LOT 0788
Roman Bronze Military Glove Ring with Four Bezels
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.91 grams, 29.88 mm overall, 23.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)).
A substantial ring with a keeled hoop with four bezels decorated with hatching and separated by raised banding. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Bronze Head of an Emperor
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Hollow-formed with long neck, abundant thick hair and beard, broad mouth; probably intended to represent an emperor. 440 grams, 10 cm
Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980s to late 1990s, thence by descent. Private collection, Switzerland, since the late 1990s.
The portrait seems to be a provincial bronze representing Hadrian, apparently aged around 30, recognisable from his incipient beard, moustache and distinctive physiognomy. However, the portrait is in an extremely provincial style, exemplified by the wide spacing of the eyes. The beard is lightly incised, and the highly stylised curls around the front of the head give way to simple incised locks on the back. -
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Large Roman Glass Amphora with Trail
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
With broad rounded shoulder, piriform body tapering to a stub foot, cylindrical neck and flared rim with rolled edge, applied twisted green glass handles (one partly absent); slightly iridescent surface. 125 grams, 21.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Private collection, New York, USA. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Swan-Necked Bow Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a deep bow with a raised ridge, an integral catchplate extending to a curving swan-neck, the head with detailed eyes and a ribbed raised band at the junction of the head and beak. 32.6 grams, 65 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
