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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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Roman Bronze Head of Dionysus Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Large convex mount depicting the head of the god of wine, shown facing with rounded cheeks and staring eyes, large vine leaves with bunches of grapes framing his face; ferrous spike on the reverse. 103 grams, 61 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Cylindrical body with dimple base and a tubular neck with a flared rim. 27.2 grams, 91 mm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Intaglio with Bull's Head and Birds
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Discoid type with incuse design of a bull's head with a bird perched on each horn, ewer between; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.82 grams, 13 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
