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LOT 0774
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (27.8 grams, 38 mm).
Anatomically depicted with tight curls to the lower abdomen.
ProvenanceEx London and Home Counties gentleman, R.W., 1970s.
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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Roman Silver Dish
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £450
Shallow with thickened rim; encrustations to the outer face. 396 grams, 21 cm wide
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11631-199032. 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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Roman Silver Mouse Statuette Holding a Nut
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Modelled in the round with its tail curled on its back, a large disc held in the extended forepaws; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 67 grams total, mouse: 38 mm long
Ex Cambridge, UK, collection, 1990-2010. 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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Roman Gold Ring with Fish Gemstone
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising a slender hoop formed of two conjoining wires, applied granules on each side of the oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised fish. 2.17 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
