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LOT 0560
Roman Bronze Ring with Minerva
CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.92 grams, 22.09 mm overall, 17.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
With a keeled hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval raised bezel with standing goddess Minerva holding a long spear and shield at her feet, wearing a crested helmet.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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LOT 0560
Roman Bronze Ring with Minerva
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman Solid Gold Ring
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With a flat-section, wide hoop and rounded bezel. 3.06 grams, 19.11 mm overall, 16.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With facetted angled shoulders, small plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of a dolphin with raised tail. 3.15 grams, 24.52 mm overall, 18.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
Eastern Roman Sandstone Frieze Fragment with Banquet Scene
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
The rectangular stele modelled in the half-round representing a banqueting scene with elaborate couch and reclining character; the couch with banded and padded platform, rounded cushion with bands of ornament; the figure depicting a young noble wearing a male Palmyrene costume with band of scrolled foliage ornament, hair dressed into braided tresses and wound round the brow; left arm supporting the body on the cushion, right hand placed before the chest holding the handle of a footed kylix; rectangular border; mounted on a custom-made stand; head restored. 11.2 kg total, 46 cm including stand
Ex P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.
The character shows a typical male in Palmyrene costume, with long sleeved tunic and large central band, decorated with interlaced vegetal embroidery. Its position is typical of the so-called 'banquet' reliefs. The belt is also decidedly masculine. The sculpture, originally headless, was probably reworked in the upper part, with the addition of a female head incompatible with the rest of the body.
