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LOT 0978
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch with Portrait of an Emperor
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.47 grams, 32 mm).
Discoid with volute scroll border to the outer edge, central raised image of a profile bust of possibly Tiberius within a beaded border; remains of pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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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A large group of mixed beads in stone, lapis lazuli, glass, and faience. 148 grams total, 1-33 mm
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Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With a rectangular plaque with central void, phallus to one short edge and a stylised fist to the other. 25.5 grams, 55 mm
Acquired 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. -
Roman Gnostic Magical Gemstone with Goddess Selene
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
An oval-shaped amuletic peridot gemstone intaglio with bevelled edge, engraved with facing figure of goddess Selene advancing left, wearing a peplos with billowing veil or shawl above, crescent at neck and to head, holding a torch; Greek inscription 'MY' and inversed 'MI' below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.07 grams, 21 mm
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
