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LOT 0780
Roman Bronze Military Staff Finial with Standing Figure
1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (21.8 grans, 11.2 cm).
Sheet bronze with repoussé design of a youthful maiden standing with her right hand raised to her hair, let hand relaxed caressing a draped textile banner; wearing a palla gathered at the waist and bloused, with a strap to the right shoulder.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. undecorated type in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1982,0103.222.
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LOT 0780
Roman Bronze Military Staff Finial with Standing Figure
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Roman Prize Winning Bronze Horse Statuette
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, standing facing, tail hanging between legs, simple stylised facial detailing. 80 grams, 47 mm high
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Period Bronze Dress Pin Group
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising complete and incomplete examples with decorative finials including birds, vessels, a human head and other forms. 85 grams total, 6.9-19 cm
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