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LOT 0891
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.12 grams, 35 mm).
Comprising an elongated body with splayed testes and a large suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Enamelled Bronze and Other Artefact Group
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Yorkshire, UK. -
Roman and Other 'Wetwang' Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £5
Including lead casting blanks, buckles, the socketted base of a figurine and other items. 282 grams total, 11-48 mm
Found near Wetwang, East Yorkshire, UK. Acquired 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. -
Roman Head of a Philosopher Bead
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Carved with a severe facial expression, short cropped hair, pierced at the ears, old collector's label '018' to the underside. 3.05 grams, 14 mm
From the glyptic collection of Mr X; thence by descent. Acquired Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Eve SVV, Paris, France, 28 June 2017, no.152 (Part). Property of a French collector.
