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LOT 0798
Roman Bronze Ring with Cupid Riding a Lion
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (5.55 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 16.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)).
Incuse ribbing to the shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with incuse crouching lion and winged putto or Cupid above.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £500
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Nicolas Koutoulakis (1910-1996). Private collection of Mr K.A. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Silver Razor Handle
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Handle from a twin-bladed triangular razor, in the form of the head and neck of a panther, the head turned backwards, the panther having backwards-pointing ears, the eyes of the animal depicted by a horizontal engraved line within an elongated leaf-shaped moulding, the nose curving downwards and its tip tapering to a rounded end, smooth neck. 5.6 grams, 27 mm
Fine condition.
From a Home Counties collection, formed 1970-1980. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver Ligula with Stylus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Slender shank with tiered balusters to the upper end, bowl-shaped finial. 9.16 grams, 11.1 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
