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LOT 0969
Roman Bronze Ring with Animal
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.22 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 16.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
Flattened conical bezel with incuse motif to the apex, lion standing with raised tail and head turned towards the rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureFor a similar iconography cf. Spier, J., Ancient gems and finger rings, Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p.141 no.387.
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LOT 0969
Roman Bronze Ring with Animal
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Centaur Scene
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Opening Bid: £5
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From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. -
Large Roman Iridescent Twelve-Sided Jug
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Round-section body with twelve segments around the body, short tubular neck, everted rim and applied strap handle; remains of iridescence. 95.5 grams, 13.6 cm
From the private collection of Lloyd and Jeanne Raport, Washinton D.C. and Florida, formed between 1972-2000. Estate auction, Weschlers, Maryland, 9-12 December 1982, lot 1074. -
Large Roman Carthaginian Redware Ribbed Jug
Punic, circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With a carinated body, everted neck and ribbed handle to one side. 497 grams, 18 cm
Ex old English collection. From the estate of a late Bristol, South West England, collector.
