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LOT 0690
Roman Bronze Mount in the Shape of a Star
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (21.8 grams, 51 mm).
Modelled as an eight-pointed star, rectangular loop and two studs to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
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Roman Glass Bracelet Group
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Each a D-section coloured glass hoop with pressed joint. 35 grams total, 55-68 mm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
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Roman Gold Pendant with Cabochon Garnet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Discoid pendant with cell, inset cabochon garnet, integral loop above. 0.16 grams, 8 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. -
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Late Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Gryphon Handle and Stand
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20,800
Comprising a rounded lamp with carinated body and elongated nozzle emerging from a lotus flower, a dolphin perching on top of one of the petals, the nozzle formed as an eight-pointed star with projecting knobs; a raised Chi Rho symbol to both sides of the body and a hinged lid to the top; the upcurving handle formed as a gryphon head emerging from the stem of a lotus flower, the gryphon holding a round object in its open beak, the mane formed of four spikes topped with spheres, carrying a Chi Rho topped with a dove between its ears; later modified to mount on a balustered tripod stand with lion's paw feet, reel-shaped drip tray and a tapering pricket to accept the lamp. 4.21 kg, 47 cm high
German art market. European private collection, 1970s-early 2000s. Acquired from the above; thence by descent. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12347-225589.
