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LOT 0683
Roman Double-Handled Unguentarium
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (41 grams, 10.1 cm high).
An aqua glass unguentarium or double cosmetic tube of tubular form with rolled rim, two twin-looped applied handles; iridescent surfaces.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume Two, New York, 2001, p.192, for a comparable example.
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Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £550
An ellipsoid bifacial haematite gemstone with intaglio scenes: obverse with a reaper holding a sickle and cutting down a crop; reverse with a bird, wings spread beneath a glyph. 7.37 grams, 26.8 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. -
Late Roman Ring with Man Catching Fish
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £70
A silvered bronze finger ring with stepped shoulders, large ellipsoid bezel with incuse ropework border and stylised figure raising a fish. 6.43 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 17.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Fine condition.
with M. Labarbe, Toulouse, France, 27 November 2011, lot 228. Property of a London gentleman -
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Roman Iron Ring with Eros Riding a Dolphin Gemstone
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
An iron finger ring with inset burnt white stone cloison bearing intaglio of Eros riding a dolphin. 9.42 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 13.82 x 16.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970's. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.
