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LOT 0134
Roman Bronze Ram's Head Finial
1ST CENTURY B.C.-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (87 grams, 37 mm).
Naturalistically modelled in the round, coat formed of tightly-curled tufts, notched and curled horns; neck formed as oval-shaped socket.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
LiteratureCf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 51.178, for a comparable head.
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Roman Gemstone with Winged Deities
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Comprising a rock crystal cloison with intaglio scene of a winged kneeling male with outstretched arms receiving a winged baby from a seated winged female; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.42 grams, 21 mm
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. -
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Roman Period Iridescent Glass Bottle with Pimples
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
The lower body decorated with raised 'pimples'; shallow kick-up; iridescent surfaces. 15.9 grams, 58 mm
Fine condition.
Ex private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Openwork Brooch Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: one of four crescents around central lozenge, complete with pin and catchplate to reverse; a discoid example displaying crescent and comma-shaped openwork. 18.5 grams total, 32-40 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
