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LOT 0782
Roman Bronze Mouse Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.72 grams, 24 mm).
Modelled in the round, holding a nut in its front paws, tail curled forming a loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
The box with a piriform body and hinged lid, three holes to the underside; the face with inset chevron and ring of mosaic glass, high-relief stylised phallus to the centre with enamel panel. 12.2 grams, 42 mm
Acquired in the early 1970s. Ex property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
Roman Highly Iridescent Glass Bottle
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With a domed body and a pontil base, a tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth and rolled rim; some iridescence. 37 grams, 16.3 cm
From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Minerva Standing
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Discoid in plan with short nozzle, broad shoulder, discus with frieze depicting a standing female figure with head turned to her right, holding a cornucopia in her left hand, objects in the field; accretion to underside. 73 grams, 93 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
