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LOT 0691
Roman Folded Glass Bead
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (7.13 grams, 18 mm).
Rounded in profile with symmetrically disposed design, created by the folding technique. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection, 1979-1983.
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Roman Iron Ring with Gryllos Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Substantial D-section hoop set with a red jasper intaglio with a gryllos motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.06 grams, 27.29 mm overall, 20.24 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From an old English collection, Camden, London, UK.
Grylli motifs usually combine various human and animal heads, sometimes including animal legs. -
Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £156
Composed of graduated oblate beads with a larger notched bead as a central feature; restrung. 12.4 grams, 44.6 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bucolic Scene
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Cloison with incuse scene depicting a satyr sitting on a rock beneath a curved tree on a baseline, milking a goat; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.20 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 19.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13113-249500.
