Roman Bronze Ring with Two Line Greek Inscription

Three concentric lines surround the discus with a six-pointed star motif, a short nozzle and a lug handle, inked collector's number '379' on the base. 158 grams, 10.8 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Comprising: three melon beads and one melon pendant; a hexagonal bead imitating an emerald crystal; a large oblate bead with 'eye' motifs; a black pendant with a large loop and applied red dot decoration; a mosaic glass disc with lizard skin-like decoration; two polychrome beads with trails; a bag-shaped pendant with two tubular sockets; and two oblate beads. 41.2 grams total, 7-23 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 868 grams total, 79-98 mm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.