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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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LOT 0184
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Opposed Busts
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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Roman and Other Artefact Collection
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: a small bronze animal figure; three ceramic spindle whorls/weights; tinned ring with keeled hoop; a bronze swan-head finial; and a bronze ring with blue glass intaglio. 91 grams total, 20-45 mm
Property of a UK gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Eastern Roman Mosaic Depicting a Bird
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
In a rectangular matrix; cream, olive, pink and other tesserae depicting a perching bird with rosette above. 15.4 kg, 43.5 x 50.4 cm
Former collection of Mr Pierre Bart (1889-1964), official of the French mandate in Syria and Lebanon (1919-1936) and delegate to the Lebanese government until 1946. Transmitted by descent. -
Roman 'Thames' Bone Gaming Counter Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Mixed group of discoid counters, two pierced. 8.15 grams total, 15-27 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector.
