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LOT 0184
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Opposed Busts
LATE 2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1 grams, 16 mm).
With two opposed profile male and female busts; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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Roman Carnelian Cameo with Young Cupid
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Lenticular-section disc with central recess to reverse; obverse with integral facing mask of Cupid modelled in the half-round; repaired. 6.11 grams, 31 mm
Acquired from a London gallery, 1970s. From the collection of an London antiquarian. -
Roman North African Redware Shard with Lion and Bestiarius
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Of fine deep red clay, thin smooth slip on top, a large lioness leaping to right towards a bestiarius (animal fighter) armed with a hunting spear. 274 grams, 22 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Possibly representing a hunt in the circus, i.e. a gladiatorial combat where bestiarii or venatores attacked wild animals. -
British Roman Military Bronze Plate Brooch with Scallop Shells and Trumpets
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
The face moulded with a central motif of three trumpet heads all meeting at a triangular central point, in-between each outer trumpet motif is a scallop-shell like element; the reverse carry's a single rectangular lug for the spring and pin, and a single transverse rectangular tab to act as a catchplate, but appears to be unfinished. 10.8 grams, 35 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Kettlewell with Starbotton, North Yorkshire, UK, early 2022. The evidence of the manufacturing process makes this find a 'Find of Note', and has been designated by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme to be of Regional importance. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-A1B317.
Mackreth notes that this brooch is uncommon in Britain. This brooch directly parallels LIN-B8C6EB and no.11664 (Mackreth 2011, p.172-173, Type 7c, no.11664, p.115).
