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LOT 1067
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.44 grams, 11.61 mm).
With intaglio eagle standing with head turned, wreath in the beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s. -
Romano-British Decorated Black-Burnished Ware Vessel
Likely Colchester, circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Ovoid body with a narrow base and flared rim, wide net decoration on the body; restored. 163 grams, 89 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A3. -
Roman Glass Gem with She-Wolf
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio lupa she-wolf on a pedestal; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.76 grams, 12.01 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
