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LOT 0775
Roman Enamelled Bronze Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (11.8 grams, 50 mm).
Bow brooch with enamelled plate to the bow, stepped headplate with hinged pin, catch to reverse of foot.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Silver-Gilt Gaming Dice Pair
Roman, 1st-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £260
Each cuboid with punched rings disposed 1:6, 2:4, 3:5. 8.63 grams total, 8 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Large Roman Green Glass Flask with Iridescence
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,667
Thick conical body with short tubular neck, everted rim with bevelled lip, neck decorated with horizontally incised bands; some iridescence. 964 grams, 28.7 cm
From the Xavier Guerrand-Hermès private collection. with Artcurial, Paris, 25 March 2014, no.39. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12829-241333. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Late Roman Gold Teardrop Pendant
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £254
Comprising a conical body with collared suspension loop above. 0.31 grams, 11 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
During the Late Empire, earrings with biconical foil applications became widespread in Roman Egypt. The comparison with necklaces containing similar biconical elements used as beads or suspension elements for pendants seems to give consistency to the chronological indication of the 6th century, especially in that geographical area.
