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LOT 0678
Roman Bronze Ring with Bust Gem
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.73 grams, 21.63 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a rub-over bezel set with orange glass intaglio with a janiform bust.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
London collection, acquired on the UK art market.
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Roman Tall Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with everted rolled rim. 29.3 grams, 12.8 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Cup with Trail
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Drum-shaped body on a low basal ring and everted rim, bands to the outer face; iridescent surface. 33.8 grams, 71 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
Circa 3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising a D-section hoop with pairs of punched ring-and-dot motifs, a discoid flange to the bezel with similar decoration and a central cell with inset replacement nicolo cloison. 4.67 grams, 20.33 mm overall, 17.70 x 15.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.
