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LOT 0931
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Fortuna
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.47 grams, 9.66 mm).
Octagonal in plan with intaglio Fortuna standing with ship's rudder and cornucopia; 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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Roman Black Gemstone with Prancing Horse
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With intaglio prancing horse, forelegs bent; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.30 grams, 10.09 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Sprinkler Vessel with Applied Fish
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Piriform body raised on nine small feet at the base, collar to the conical neck and chamfered rim; to the lower neck a disc with narrow central opening; to the outer face of the body, vertically pinched flanges. 107 grams, 10.9 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Bracelet with Animal Heads
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Round-section penannular body with stylised beast-head terminals. 14.72 grams, 65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
