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LOT 0688
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Hippocamp
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.23 grams, 9.68 mm).
With intaglio hippocamp supporting a trident; 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 Bronze Teardrop-Shaped Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
D-shaped in section with pierced lug at one end. 17.87 grams, 49.21 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Spindle Whorl
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Plano-convex in profile with conical upper face. 17.88 grams, 20.67 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Large Roman Bronze Wine Basket-Vase
Roman Imperial, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £12,000 - 17,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £6,000
Ellipsoid in plan, with a low basal ring, thick convex rim, and carination towards the front, lateral hinges, the knuckles formed as addorsed duck-heads, each with silver-inlaid eyes, a scrolled panel to the rear retaining the pivot of the ribbed D-shaped handles. 1.68 kg, 28 cm
Acquired in Switzerland, 1996. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate dated 30th April 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12363-226688.
This vessel (lanx) was part of Roman and provincial bronze instrumentum domesticum, i.e. culinary or domestic utility ware. The form of the bowl resembles a type of helmet with carination to the front, the handles placed as hinged cheek-protectors.
