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LOT 0913
Roman Bronze Ring with Walking Lion
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.37 grams, 19.70 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Featuring a slender hoop and fluted shoulders, an oval bezel with an advancing lion with its tail raised. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Large Roman Cut-Glass Beaker
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
With a thick conical body and a pontil base, five horizontal grooves cut around the outer face of the body; traces of iridescence. 288 grams, 18.8 cm
Dr Jutaro Kawabe, Nagoya, Japan, his collection formed in the 1960s-1970s. with Hoshigaoka Gallery until the late 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.13277-254062. -
Roman Glass Amulet Group
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: a dark blue grapebunch pendant with an integral loop; two amuletic heads with a short tang below. 2.94 grams total, 14-19 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown, cream and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.28 kg total, 7.3-13.4 cm
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.
