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LOT 1000
Roman Bronze Ring with Moon and Stars Gemstone
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.56 grams, 21.76 mm overall, 17.07 x 12.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)).
With broad tapering shoulders, plaque with inset onyx cabochon, band of saltires and pellets to the chamfered edge, crescent moon and three stars to the upper face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 189, for type.
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LOT 1000
Roman Bronze Ring with Moon and Stars Gemstone
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.3 grams total, 8 mm each
Ex London gentlemans collection, 1990s. -
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Roman Mould-Blown Blue-Green Glass Janus Flask
Circa 3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Round body formed of two plump-faced heads with dimpled chins and curly hair, one face peaceful, the other disgruntled; a long, cylindrical neck with a flaring, folded rim. 16.2 grams, 68 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information page with provenance.
Janiform vessels belong to a large group of mould-blown vessels that depict human heads in a naturalistic style. The body of the vessel features either a whole head or the frontal part of two heads placed back-to-back. Most of the examples, in general, are handleless flasks or unguentaria. -
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Large Roman 'AMATOR' Bronze Prancing Horse Statue
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Modelled in the round with an elongated neck, right foreleg raised, head turned slightly to the right with open mouth wearing a bridle, short mane and tail with ribbed engraved decoration, inscription 'AMATOR' next to a branch; lower parts of three legs absent. 376 grams, 11.1 cm
Found Norfolk, UK. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13549-262542.
Romans frequently used 'amator' combined with a noun to show a deep dedication to a particular craft or lifestyle. On a freestanding bronze horse statue, it could be a self-dedication by the person who commissioned it. Alternatively, 'amator' could be the name of the person who owned the statue or a demonstration of dedication to a specific horse or craft of horse-breeding.
