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LOT 0663
Roman Bronze Military Ring with Eagle Between Standards
CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.00 grams, 20.33 mm overall, 17.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With a narrow hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel with a large eagle standing on a pedestal and facing back, a military stand to each side.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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LOT 0663
Roman Bronze Military Ring with Eagle Between Standards
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Late Roman Silver-Gilt Triangular Belt Mount with Lions
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
The borders with spiral motifs and running lions, a hole in each corner for fastening pins. 8.97 grams, 60 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
By the second half of the 4th century, broad Roman military belts were decorated with chip-carved mounts and plates. The fittings were realised by punching or by chip carving different patterns and motifs. -
Roman Redware Fish Sherd with Christian Symbols
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Flat ceramic sherd with incised concentric rings, band of impressed alternating lozenges and roundels, group of four fish to the centre; fabric-backed. 178 grams, 17.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister
The representation of fish on this terra sigillata from a North African workshop suggests the connection with Christian faith through the fish symbol. The ancient Greek: 'ἰχθύς', was an acronym for the phrase ‘Jesus Christ, Son of God’, in Greek, and was used by early Christians for this reason. The fish symbol was very common in the catacombs of Rome and was used as a recognition symbol among the early Christians. -
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: a bird-in-flight with incised annulets and X-motifs to the body, accompanied by a typed ticket 'Roman bronze brooch of bird in flight, beautifully incised decoration, iron pin intact, 2nd century AD, authenticated by British Museum, 30/5/2006'; a penannular brooch with clubbed terminals; a bow brooch with carinated bow. 31 grams total, 31-63 mm
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
