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LOT 1036
Roman Decorated Bronze Stylus with Eraser
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (6.08 grams, 93 mm).
With tapering balustered body, sub-circular eraser to the terminal.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Late Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
Composed of two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with lateral applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand. 53.7 grams, 11.6 cm (116 grams total, 13.5 cm including stand)
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
These late Roman double cosmetic tubes were mainly produced in the Eastern provinces. They were formed as two tubes, side by side, made from a single bubble of glass by pinching the sides vertically to form a diaphragm. The decoration consisted of a trail wound once around the body just below the rim, and a further trail wound in a spiral several times around the body. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Animal
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Slender hoop with raised discoid bezel bearing a zoomorphic motif. 6.15 grams, 24.44 mm overall, 19.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
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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Circa 3rd-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Including a bronze ring with sloping shoulders and frond intaglio, and other types. 18 grams total, 18-27 mm
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