Loading, please wait...
LOT 0912
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Seated Mercury and Goat
2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.03 grams, 15 mm).
Plano-convex in section with intaglio scene of a profile male on a baseline resting on a pile of stones, staff (thyrsus?) resting on his shoulder, leaning forward towards a rearing goat; surface repolished; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Enamelled Dog Brooch
1st-3th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Formed as a hound running right with panels to the eye, ear and flank to accept enamel; pin and catchplate to reverse. 4.23 grasms, 37 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. -
Roman Lead Cnaeus Pompey Battle of Munda Slingshot
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Facetted lentoid-section sling shot (glans) with inscription in Latin letters 'CN' (Cneius) 'MAG' (Magnus) on one side, and 'IMP' for 'IMPERATOR' (victorious general) to the other side, i.e Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus Imperator (Pompey the Great the victorious general). 80.4 grams, 46 mm
Previously from a private Spanish collection. Ex London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of a Spanish export licence.
The shot (Völling type 1C) is marked with the abbreviated name of Gnaeus Pompey; it was used in quantity at the Battle of Monda (or Munda) against Julius Caesar, 17th March 45 BC. The projectiles could be of different material: in lead (glandes) or in pottery or stone (lapides missiles). Sometimes they were signed with the name of the general, as is our specimen. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Each a slender wire hoop with a spiral knot and the ends wound round the shank. 1.70 grams total, 15-17mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
