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LOT 0800
Roman Floor Mosaic Sections
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 in. (31 grams total, 39-49 mm).
Two small fragments of cement floor with cuboid tesserae embedded. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK.
He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.
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Roman Haematite Magical Gemstone
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Ellipsoid in plan with chamfered rim to obverse with womb with key and roots; above womb the figures of Isis, Anubis, Chnoubis, and Nephthys (from left to right); reverse with facing Medusa mask with wings to the brow below a coiled snake, spiders and other items. 2.84 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of magical objects of the late Mr A. Cotton, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12354-225280.
During the Graeco-Roman period, the traditional genres of Egyptian or Near Eastern temple magic gems, particularly protective magic against demons, snakes and scorpions, seemed largely to have disappeared, and new genres became dominant, for different types of divination (direct visions of god, bowl divination, dream sending, Homer oracles), malign magic, aggressive (mainly erotic) magic, magic for personal success and attractiveness. This type of amulet was intended to aid childbirth and avoid illness and dangers for its attendant. -
Roman Silver Ring with Palm Branch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With D-section hoop and ellipsoid bezel with incuse frond motif. 2.11 grams, 19.64 mm overall, 16.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Nike
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With stepped bezel, intaglio figure of Nike or Victory with wings spread. 4.53 grams, 21.65 mm overall, 17.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
