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LOT 0007
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Portrait of Goddess Ebe
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.54 grams, 13.66 mm).
With intaglio profile female bust with wing to the shoulder and legend 'BIO' below (perhaps for bios 'life'); 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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LOT 0007
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Portrait of Goddess Ebe
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
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Roman Silver Military 'Use This with Good Fortune' Belt Mount Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Group of belt fitting comprising: kidney-shaped buckle with tongue and square plate with studs; 'amphora-type' strap end with pierced and split upper end; silver letter-shaped plaques each with attachment studs to reverse: 'E' x 3, 'F', 'I', 'L', 'R', 'V', 'X' with suspension loop at the lower ends of the pars; the group may be assembled to read 'U[t]ere Felix' (use [this] with good fortune'. 63 grams total, 24-46 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
One letter 'E' is bronze, the 'T' is absent. -
Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With dimpled base, flared neck and carinated flange below the mouth, rounded rim. 37 grams, 86 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Double Ring with Bead
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising two broad sheet-gold hoops, each with reeded outer face, joined with applied granules below and a wire loop above, securing a facetted glass bead. 3.52 grams, 31 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
