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LOT 0011
Roman Dark Green Gemstone with Erotic Scene
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.52 grams, 13.13 mm).
With intaglio nude figures, a herm of Priapus with an erect phallus adorned by a female worshipper with a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Black Gemstone with Bird
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With intaglio bird perching on a branch; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.56 grams, 12.46 mm.
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Iron-Shafted Bronze Stylus with Eraser
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a rectangular-section point with a balustered bronze finial with an eraser. 10.39 grams, 13.5 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed with inset banded agate cloison, intaglio vine-leaf motif. 3.26 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 18.15 x 14.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1993; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13184-249301.
These rings were characterised by an oval opening with a flat rim for a banded agate gem, which tapered towards the top. Both ring and gem are of the same date, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.
