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LOT 0562
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (5.9 grams, 47 mm).
Complete with pin and catchplate to reverse; geometric composition comprising a discoid head over a rectangular bar with lobed trefoil below. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from York Antiques Centre.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Gary Edwards.
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Roman and Other Bronze Ring Group
Circa 1st century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Mainly comprising finger rings with decorative bezels; most worn. 46 grams total, 20-24 mm
Ex London art market, 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Horse and Rider
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Each figure modelled separately in the round; the horse standing with one foreleg raised at a right angle, simple stylised head detailing; the rider modelled seated with one leg either side of the horse, one arm extended above the head, the other held forwards, stylised facial detailing. 35 grams total, 39-45 mm
Acquired on the EU art market around 2000. From the collection of North American gentleman. -
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Roman Bone Teetotum
2nd-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £260
Composed of a hexagonal drum-shaped body, each panel with numerals in recessed circular form: 1; 6; 2;4; 3;5; baluster-shaped grip to one face and a projecting knop to the other; the grip unscrews to reveal a hollow body. 13.4 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of an UK gentleman formed in the 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market.
