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LOT 0949
Roman Bronze Ring with Horse Motif
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.54 grams, 24.65 mm overall, 15.08 x 18.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
With stepped shoulders supporting an ellipsoid bezel with punched-point border; low-relief image of a standing horse with hatched mane beside a long-eared hare. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection, 1980s.
LiteratureCf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 197, for type.
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Roman Gold Ring with Reclining Dog Cameo
1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
With a recessed bezel, inset cameo of a sleeping dog or fox with a bushy tail curled round beside the body. 6.20 grams, 24.32 mm overall, 19.23 x 15.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex Swiss collection, 1990s. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13112-249490. -
Roman Mosaic with Neptune Holding Trident
Eastern Empire, 1st-3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Floor panel depicting Neptune (Greek Poseidon) or Triton, god of the sea, wielding a trident in his extended hand, piscine body coiled behind; some reconstitution, restored and mounted in a modern matrix and frame for display. 41.9 kg, 93.5 x 83 cm
Ex property of a Munich collector; previously acquired in the 1980s. From the stock of a UK gallery circa 2019.
Neptune is the god of the sea, freshwater, earthquakes, and horses, the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Poseidon, seen here wielding a trident but often depicted with horses or dolphins. -
Roman Silver 'ROMA' Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With openwork monogram of 'ROMA', hinge and catchplate to the reverse. 8.71 grams, 31 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England.
