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LOT 0740
Roman Bronze Ring with Insect
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.83 grams, 24.49 mm overall, 19.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
D-section hoop and discoid bezel with pelletted border enclosing a fly. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 207, for type.
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Roman Iridescent Glass Double Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
With rolled rim to each tapering tube, applied trail detailing to the body, lateral angled handles and large applied loop handle above; iridescent surface. 59 grams, 17 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12237-222167. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Glass Double Balsamarium
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A dark amber double balsamarium formed as a pair of conjoined tubes with slightly flared tops with thickened rims; applied handles at the shoulders joined to the rim; glass with areas of iridescence and dark crust, a few small earthy deposits. 67 grams, 10.3 cm
From a UK private collection. Ex London, UK, gallery. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
