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LOT 0863
Roman Bronze Strap Junction and Pommel Group
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (86 grams total, 17-26 mm).
Five military strap junction and pommel elements, comprising: four strap junctions of various types including conical, ribbed, oval-shaped with incised cross motif and cruciform with arched panels to four faces; a pommel with domed base, waisted neck with broad collar and ovoid finial. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.
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Roman Bronze Figurine of Venus
Circa 50 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
The figure standing with her head turned slightly to the right, elegant hair falling to the shoulders in two long tresses; chiton draped around the left shoulder and sagging to expose the right breast; left hand holding a fold of the robe at her thigh, right hand slightly extended holding an apple; toes exposed beneath the fringe of her robe; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.17 kg total, 27.3 cm high including stand
European private collection, acquired 1980s, or before. Subsequently British private collection, acquired late 1990s from the previous. Acquired directly from the above by the current owner. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12052-210844. -
Roman Bronze Laying Panther Statuette
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Modelled in the round laying flat on its side with forelegs extended; low-relief collar to the neck. 25 grams, 38 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The presence of the collar suggests that the model represents a panther used in the gladiatorial animal-fighting games. -
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Assorted old blue glass beads restrung to a Y-shape with a crescentic-shaped pendant. 16.1 grams, 50 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
The mass production of glass in Ancient Rome prompted the development of glass jewellery of unique qualities. The ancient Romans considered jewellery to be an essential accessory, being a public display of the wealth of high social classes. Roman jewellery at first followed trends set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the power and spread of the Roman Empire increased, jewellery designs became increasingly elaborate, incorporating elements from different cultural styles.
