Loading, please wait...
Details
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.
Provenance
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.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: an eagle statuette; a bell; a dog-shaped knife pommel; two brooch fragments; a furniture mount in the shape of a swan head. 161 grams total, 25-48 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an East Anglia, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Mount Group
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: stud with quartered design; crescentic plate with segmented obverse. 7.04 grams total, 11-22 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bone Pin and Implement Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Each with round-section shank, one with hoop finial. 29.3 grams total, 9.2-11.3 cm
Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
