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LOT 0768
Roman Decorated Glass Necklace Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 - 5/8 in. (43 grams total, 6-15 mm).
Composed of opaque black glass beads of various types, including examples displaying white and polychrome motifs. [52]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Sitting Dog Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, seated on a sub-rectangular base. 9.3 grams, 25 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Silver Ring Group
Roman, 1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £715
One with expanded shoulders and bezel inscribed with text in a roundel; an oval bezel engraved with a figural scene; a 'twin' bezel composed of two elliptical plaques, each bearing inscribed letters. 8.68 grams total, 17-19 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Gold Ring with Medusa Cameo
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
With facetted shoulders, D-shaped cell enclosing a carved Medusa bust modelled in the round. 5.83 grams, 22.07 mm overall, 17.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11863-207049.
