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LOT 0689
Roman Bronze Ring with Greek Inscription
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.25 grams, 25.20 mm overall, 20.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Flat discoid plaque inscribed in Greek capitals 'CΟΛΟ/ΜѠΝ/ΛΕΓΕΙ/ΦΥΛАΞ' (Σολομων λεγει φυλαξ = Salomon says [to be] the guardian).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
The narrow hoop expanding at the fluted shoulders, oval bezel with intaglio image of an advancing lion with voluminous mane. 5.58 grams, 24.46 mm overall, 19.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Roman Stone Statuette of a Priest
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,000
Depicted standing on a rounded base with rim, wearing a long-sleeved tunica talaris and pallium; his right hand hidden in the folds of the cloak and the left hand holding the remains of a scroll or sistrum; simple crepida footwear of Greek typology visible beneath the hem of the cloak; provincial workmanship. 11.4 kg, 41.5 cm high
Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This item has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11926-209625.
The dress and the posture of the character recalls that of the famous 4th century statue of a Roman priest in the Musée de Cluny (Paris) said by many to be the portrait of Emperor Julian II (361-363 A.D.). It has the same posture, the same garments, a scroll in the left hand, and wears the same Greek-style sandals that denote the characteristic costume of a social class.
