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LOT 0813
Roman Bronze Ring with Figural Intaglio
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.63 grams, 21.60 mm overall, 17.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
With rounded shoulders and tapering shank, inset glass gem with standing figure. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D.
From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Roman Footed Amber Glass Cup
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising a deep body with a wide, upturned rim; applied conical foot. 100 grams, 11.3 cm wide
Previously from a German private collection. Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.482 (illus). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. -
Roman Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £110
Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel). -
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising: a lion-headed nude male figure in running position; two hand pendants making the fica gesture; a wolf-head(?) shaped mount. 38.7 grams total, 25-45 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
