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LOT 0910
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Bee
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.87 grams, 14 mm).
Discoid in plan with incuse bee motif, wings spread. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000).
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Roman Gold Ring with Jasper Gemstone of the Goddess Fortuna
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Comprising a heavy facetted hoop and a wide rectangular bezel set with a tall intaglio of goddess Fortuna or Concordia, standing and holding a cornucopia, and a rudder. 25.07 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 18.18 x 12.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13340-257983.
The ring belongs to type VI, Variant 1, of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification. These rings, typical of the 3rd century, were often decorated with the image of the Goddess Concordia. Sometimes they show an image of the clasped hands, or bear the inscription HOMONO (Latin), from the Greek omonoa (Concordia = Concord). -
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Roman Yellow Glass Trefoil-Mouthed Jug
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
With a piriform body and applied trail collar, flared neck with applied trail pinched into a pouring spout; strap handle; dimpled base with applied foot. 44 grams, 11.2 cm
From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s. -
Roman Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel).
