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LOT 0118
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Zeus Amon and Pastoral Scene
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.34 grams, 22 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio scene of a baby sitting beside a ram on a baseline, profile bust above of ram-horned Zeus Amon supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 0118
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Zeus Amon and Pastoral Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
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Roman Mould-Blown Janus Flask
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Formed as two addorsed heads with a short cylindrical neck and flaring mouth, applied rim; both heads with abundant hair framing the face. 24.4 grams, 77 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12395-226035. -
Roman Glass Vessel
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces. 32 grams, 13.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Silver Armilla Bracelet Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Round-section penannular bracelet pair each with snake-head finials, hatching and other ornament. 16.5 grams total, 55-56 mm
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s.
