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LOT 0628
Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (25.5 grams, 55 mm).
With a rectangular plaque with central void, phallus to one short edge and a stylised fist to the other.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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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LOT 0628
Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Including one with riveted shank and narrow arms, possibly for medical use. 22.8 grams total, 44-67 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Large Roman Green Glass Bottle
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Aqua glass, with rounded shoulder, tubular neck tapering slightly and flaring towards the mouth; applied trail to the upper neck, pontil base; some fine encrustations, slightly iridescent; reassembled from fragments, with small lacuna. 170 grams, 21.7 cm
Prof. Skalweit, Bonn, acquired in the 1970s. Two labels on the base: "92" and "09-22 DRR". Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00097255. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Romano-British Buffware Mortaria from Nene Valley
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
With broad squat body, lip inside the curved rim, ribbed pouring lip; repaired. 2.41 kg, 34.5 cm wide
Found Nene Valley, Peterborough, UK. From an old English collection. Acquired from Helios Gallery in 2011. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
