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LOT 0730
Roman Finely Ribbed Iridescent Glass Jar
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (40 grams, 95 mm).
Comprising an iridescent glass tubular body with vertical ribbing reminiscent of an architectural column, narrow flat shoulder, funicular mouth with folded rim.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Roman and Later Artefact Group
2nd-3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: a heart-shaped openwork mount; a pelta-shaped openwork mount with stud to the reverse; a buckle; a domed strap divider; a conical strap-slider(?) with rope decoration; a decorative mount with foliate sprays; a bar with conical finials. 60 grams total, 21-56 mm
Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including a recumbent figure with pleated clothing, a female head mount and other items. 89 grams total, 21-77 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze Figure of Pan
1st-early 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,290
The god standing nude supporting a cornucopia on his right shoulder and a syrinx in his left hand; ithyphallic with furry legs and short tail; mounted on a custom-made stand. 323 grams total, 16.5 cm including stand
Acquired from Sasson Ancient Art, Jerusalem, Israel, in 2008. From the Keane private collection, Kent, UK. Accompanied by an original signed certificate of authenticity, export approval, and invoice (US $9,500.00), from Sasson Ancient Art. Accompanied by a copy of the Israel Antiquities Authority export licence. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12100-216768
