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LOT 0980
Roman Bronze Mouse Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (46.6 grams, 50 mm).
In a crouching posture, the tail curving upwards to a scroll finial.
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Christie's, London, A Peaceable Kingdom: The Leo Mildenberg Collection of Ancient Animals, 26th-27th October, 2004, p.184 and p.203, for similar.
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Opening Bid: £50
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Roman Bronze Signet Ring with Bust
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a slender hoop and columnar bezel, intaglio image of a profile bust. 3.72 grams, 23.49 mm overall, 19.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
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1st century-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including P-Shaped, Kraftig Profilierte and other types. 86 grams total, 45-65 mm
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
