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LOT 0582
Roman Female Bone Doll
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (355 grams total, 21.5 cm including stand).
A Roman or Parthian bone figurine of a female with separate articulated bent arms, piled hairstyle, incised facial features, tiered collar, slender body with lattice detailing to the skirt; bronze stud to the shoulders, wire loop earrings with tubular blue glass beads, gold arm-rings; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenancePreviously acquired in 1971.
with Gallery Delalande, Paris, France.
Property of a Brussels gentleman.
Cf. Reading Museum, REDMG : 1997.15.1, for a similar figure.
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A piriform bronze balsamarium with a broad rounded shoulder, slender waisted neck and squat, spool-type mouth. 207 grams, 12 cm high
From the collection of the late Dr D.G., Surrey, UK.
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Roman Ring with Nubian Bust Cameo
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £4,500 - 6,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
A gold finger ring with granules flanking an ellipsoid cell containing an onyx cameo facing bust of a Nubian with dressed hair executed in the half-round. 7.53 grams, 28.75 mm overall, 20.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990. Ex property of a deceased lady. Accompanied by scholarly note TL05452 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.114494-195582. -
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset cabochon garnet. 2.11 grams, 21.42 mm overall, 16.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.
