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LOT 0724
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (14.8 grams, 37 mm).
With openwork design enclosed in a notched roundel, addorsed c-shaped central spokes and punched ring-and-dot motifs; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse; complete. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1980s.
From a London brooch collector, UK.
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Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising three bulbous terminals, slender facetted bow and possible zoomorphic terminal in relief; pin detatched. 36.7 grams, 68 mm
Acquired from an antiques dealer in the early 1990s. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Military Buckle for an Elite Imperial Officer
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,800
Comprising a rectangular plate, richly decorated with embossed laurel leaves in a grid, framed with raised bosses, the buckle loop comprising opposing dragons with open mouths, holding a spherical tongue-rest, another pair of smaller dragon heads to base, the tongue with a smaller pair of punch-decorated dragon heads. 152 grams, 11.2 cm
Acquired before the 1970s. Ex J.L. collection, Surrey, U.K., thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203881.
Most precious military buckles, like this one, were reserved for soldiers belonging to Legiones Palatinae, i.e. the legions forming part of the imperial Comitatus, accompanying the emperor in his military expeditions. -
Roman Bronze Bust of a Noble Lady
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic facial features and hair style with centre parting and tied in a chignon at the nape, detailing to the folds in the fabric of her garment; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 425 grams total, 11 cm high including stand
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
This bust probably served as a weight. The head of the sculpture is slightly turned up to the left, with a serious expression. The small sculpture could represent a bacchante or maenad, even if there are no visible iconographic elements directly linked to the cult of Dionysus.
