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LOT 0783
Roman Floor Mosaic Section
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (289 grams, 91 mm).
With oblong tesserae in matrix, mainly blue-grey in colour on the exposed faces but pale grey to the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thuburbo Majus, Tunisia, North Africa.
Imported to the UK before 1945.
From a private old collection formed in the mid 20th century.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Gold Child's Ring
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With broad hoop, incised lines to shoulders, plaque with cell. 1.06 grams, 13.02 mm overall, 11.30 mm internal diameter
Acquired from Brigantia Antiques, York, UK, in the early 1990s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bone Dice
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 1.87 grams, 10 mm
From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s, with collection reference no.157. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
