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LOT 1021
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Tripod and Sceptres of Bacchus and Mercury
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.28 grams, 9 mm).
Intaglio design of fasces, caduceus and other items. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1021
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Tripod and Sceptres of Bacchus and Mercury
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Bracelet with Zoomorphic Terminals
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Annular bracelet with D-section hoop and two opposing animal heads with ribbed necks. 26.3 grams, 63 mm
Ex P. Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s. -
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Flaming Altar
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Facetted hoop with rectangular bezel set with a raised intaglio with a flaming altar; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.69 grams, 18.39 mm overall, 15.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market.
