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LOT 0939
Roman Decorated Bronze Bracelet
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (30.48 grams, 62 mm).
Penannular body with rounded finials, segmented linear decoration on the upper face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
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Roman or Gandharan Silver Carinated Cup
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,400
Formed from a single sheet, the ovoid base carinated with plain upper portion, slightly flared lip to the rim. 95 grams, 10.4 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.56A (part). Accompanied by the original Christie's lot ticket. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12961-244455. -
Romano-British Bronze Priapus Statuette
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round, standing, wearing a paenula, his hands holding up the hem to support a pile of fruits on his erect penis. 14.1 grams, 40 mm
Found Lincolnshire, UK.
This is one of the most characteristic representations of Priapus: standing, with long, smooth hair. With his hands, he raises his tunic, revealing his phallus, a symbol of fertility and good luck, and carries the first fruits of the earth on the hem of his tunic. -
Ancient Glass and Other Bead Collection
Early 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including annular, tabular, polyhedral and other types. 94 grams total, 4-16 mm
From an old deceased estate. Property of an East London lady collector, acquired at auction before 1995.
