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LOT 0695
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (17.1 grams, 38 mm).
With anatomical detailing and integral loop above.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
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Roman Stone Palette and Bone Implement Group
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
The rectangular palette with bevelled edges, accompanied by a bone spoon and probe implement. 152 grams total, 7.5-15.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Eastern Roman Mosaic Depicting a Bird
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
In a rectangular matrix; cream, olive, pink and other tesserae depicting a bird advancing with head bowed, with banded frame. 10.35 kg, 40.3 x 40.3 cm
Former collection of Mr Pierre Bart (1889-1964), official of the French mandate in Syria and Lebanon (1919-1936) and delegate to the Lebanese government until 1946. Transmitted by descent. -
Roman Bronze Brooch Collection
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Group of three brooches comprising: trumpet brooch with spring and pin; dolphin-type bow brooch with hinged pin; kräftig profilierte bow brooch. 53 grams total, 40-72 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by three old handwritten cataloguing slips.
