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LOT 0559
Roman Bronze Tortoise Figure
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (30.1 grams, 37 mm).
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, head raised and turned slightly to the right.
ProvenanceEx UK private collection.
Acquired at the London Coin Fair in the early 1990s.
Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Glass Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With piriform body and flat base, tall neck and everted rim. 19.9 grams, 10.9 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Victory Holding Wreath and Palm Branch Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
With circular hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel flanked by two bosses; the bezel set with a carnelian gemstone engraved with the winged goddess Victory, dressed in a chiton with overfold, walking on tiptoes to the left and holding a laurel wreath in her right hand and a palm branch in her left. 3.20 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 16.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
This type derives from a statue by Lysippos and appears on statues, reliefs, coins, and gems for purposes of political propaganda. In some variants on gems, Victory has her foot up on a globe, is seated and wears a helmet, an Erote gives her a palm, or the shield is propped against a trophy, a column or a palm tree. -
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Roman Carnelian Grasshopper Amulet
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Carved in the round with wings folded; tail absent. 12.9 grams, 49 mm
Very fine condition.
Acquired prior to 2000. Ex British private collection, London, UK.
