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LOT 0135
Roman Bronze Standing Ram
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (73 grams, 50 mm).
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, standing facing with detailing to the face, horns, tufted coat and hooves.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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Roman Bronze Standing Ram
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, standing facing with detailing to the face, horns, tufted coat and hooves. 73 grams, 50 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With large suspension loop, curved shank and leaf-shaped finial. 8.61 grams, 35 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman And Other Bronze Brooch Group
Circa 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising complete and incomplete examples, including crossbow brooches; decorated openwork brooches; a zoomorphic brooch; a Celtic fibula, together with others. 61 grams total, 27-68 mm
Ex important Spanish collection, formed 1970s.