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LOT 0898
Roman Bronze Ring with Isis and Serapis Gemstone
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/4 in. (14.46 grams, 30.01 mm overall, 21.80 x 18.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).
With shank widening to the fluted shoulders; flat bezel set with a later oval carnelian intaglio engraved with the bust of Isis with corkscrew locks falling to shoulders, sun-disc in horns headdress and carrying a lotus flower sceptre; Serapis facing with beard and kalathos headdress. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980.
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LOT 0898
Roman Bronze Ring with Isis and Serapis Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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Roman Sardonyx Cameo of an Eagle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
With a cameo image of a bird, probably an eagle, facing left; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.65 grams, 16 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12950-246450. -
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, oblate and other types with lozengiform pendant centrepiece. 10.6 grams, 41.3 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a hexagonal-section crossbar with collars and bulb finials, slot for a hinged pin, trapezoid-section bow, rectangular foot with incised geometric ornament, catch to the reverse; socket at top of bow to accept a separate knop. 15.8 grams, 50 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This is a very early form of crossbow brooch, showing very clearly its origin in the mid-Roman P-shaped bow brooch.
