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LOT 0587
Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (12.2 grams, 42 mm).
The box with a piriform body and hinged lid, three holes to the underside; the face with inset chevron and ring of mosaic glass, high-relief stylised phallus to the centre with enamel panel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the early 1970s.
Ex property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
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LOT 0587
Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Property of a London gentleman, 1990s. -
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1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: a bird-in-flight with incised annulets and X-motifs to the body, accompanied by a typed ticket 'Roman bronze brooch of bird in flight, beautifully incised decoration, iron pin intact, 2nd century AD, authenticated by British Museum, 30/5/2006'; a penannular brooch with clubbed terminals; a bow brooch with carinated bow. 31 grams total, 31-63 mm
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
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Roman Clear Cut-Glass Beaker
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Translucent glass with wheel-cut bands creating registers of ellipses and circles. 189 grams, 11 cm wide
Fine condition, repaired.
Acquired on the French art market, 1990s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection.
