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LOT 0104
Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Mount
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (57.3 grams, 64 mm).
Modelled in the half-round with large eyes and hair arranged in orderly curls, applied silver panels to the eyes and enamel pupils.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Glass Bead and Pendant Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: three melon beads and one melon pendant; a hexagonal bead imitating an emerald crystal; a large oblate bead with 'eye' motifs; a black pendant with a large loop and applied red dot decoration; a mosaic glass disc with lizard skin-like decoration; two polychrome beads with trails; a bag-shaped pendant with two tubular sockets; and two oblate beads. 41.2 grams total, 7-23 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Mount
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Modelled in the half-round with large eyes and hair arranged in orderly curls, applied silver panels to the eyes and enamel pupils. 57.3 grams, 64 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Large Roman Bronze Ring with Gryphon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising a large D-section hoop and a discoid bezel with a stylised gryphon. 2.85 grams, 24.34 mm overall, 20.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
