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LOT 0179
Roman Censer Intaglio Gemstone
CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.- EARLY 1ST CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.86 grams, 15 mm).
With frond, tripod censer, coiled serpent and other objects; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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Roman Gold Foiled Glass with Inscription
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Fragment of dark blue glass with applied gold-foil decoration: figural scene above a band of running scrolls; Greek script legend 'ЄΜΟΡΟΟΥ[...]'. 2.19 grams, 25 mm
From a European collection, 1970s.
The fragment has a shallow curvature as if it was once part of a large drinking vessel. The Greek text 'εμορο ογ' appears to be derived from the verb εἵμαρται 'to be fatal' or 'to be destined by fate', so '[it was] not fatal'. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Hercules Bust Gemstone
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With broad plaque, pelletted border to the hexagonal bezel, inset intaglio profile bust of Hercules with brow-band tied neatly at the rear. 4.32 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 16.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
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Large Roman Iridescent Glass Vessel
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With broad shoulder, slender neck, stepped neck and upwards-flaring rim, two applied rectangular handles; iridescent surfaces. 143 grams, 17 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
