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LOT 0029
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with the Goddess Fortuna
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.06 grams, 17.28 mm).
Intaglio profile figure of Fortuna in draped robe with cornucopia and scales; 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 0029
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with the Goddess Fortuna
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Monofacial openwork finial formed as a serpent entwined and knotted above a pair of spread wings; from a large statue of Mercury (Hermes). 77 grams, 10.7 cm
Found in Colchester in the 1960s. From a late gentleman archaeologist’s collection, thence by family descent. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Moon and Stars
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Intaglio crescent moon surrounded by six stars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.44 grams, 12.85 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Clasped Hands Holding a Caduceus
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Circular body with short nozzle and a loop handle, discus with clasped hands before a caduceus. 57.5 grams, 92 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A40.
