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LOT 0764
Roman Bronze Ring with Two Line Greek Inscription
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.04 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 16.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
D-section hoop and raised bezel flanked by X-motifs, two-line Greek inscription 'YΓIA / XAPA' for 'good health'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Gemstone Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including Mercury seated with marsupium, a robed female figure, a boy beating a tree to dislodge fruit, Neptune with trident and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.46 grams total, 8-17 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Flask with Flared Neck
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Bulbous body with a tubular neck and a flared rim. 69 grams 11.7 cm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Plaque with Goddess Cybele
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Rectangular plaque with stepped herringbone border, facing bust of Cybele with flaring turret-crown and cascading hair, symbols in the field. 430 grams, 94 mm
From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13307-258227.
Cybele was the great Phrygian mother of the gods, and goddess of motherhood, fertility and the mountain wilds.
