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LOT 0599
Roman Carved Cameo of a Female
LATE 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.64 grams, 13 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with reserved female profile portrait bust, the hair dressed in a chignon.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection since the late 1990s.
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Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of mainly oblate and cylindrical beads restrung to a Y-shape. 8.3 grams, 39.5 cm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Eagle Pendant
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Depicted as a standing eagle with closed wings, long striated tail extending to the small pedestal; with detailing to wings, beak, eyes and feathers; a filigree collar with small medallion around the neck; holding a small rabbit in its claws; suspension loop to the back. 2.83 grams, 27 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12329-223711.
The motif of an eagle and hare is linked with the story of the Trojan War. On their way towards Troy, the two brothers Agamemnon and Menelaus, the Atreides, saw two eagles swoop down upon a pregnant hare and tear her to shreds. They interpreted it as a good omen: the two eagles were the warrior brothers, and the hare Troy. -
Roman Bronze and Silver Artefact Collection
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Including key shank, tweezers, headstud brooch, T-shaped brooch and other items. 102 grams total, 21-93 mm
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
