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LOT 0612
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 - 4 5/8 in. (896 grams total, 6.2-11.7 cm).
Mixed group of fresco fragments with pigment and geometric layout lines in place; reverse with stepped profile where attached to the structure. [6]
ProvenanceEx Swiss family collection, 1990s.
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Roman Mercury Gemstone
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With intaglio figure of Mercury seated on a throne with coin-purse and caduceus, on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.73 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Large Roman Handled Terracotta Jar
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
With globular profile, tall conical neck, single strap handle to the shoulder. 1.19 kg, 22.5 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Gold Foiled Glass with Inscription
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Fragment of dark blue glass with applied gold-foil decoration: figural scene above a band of running scrolls; Greek script legend 'ЄΜΟΡΟΟΥ[...]'. 2.19 grams, 25 mm
From a European collection, 1970s.
The fragment has a shallow curvature as if it was once part of a large drinking vessel. The Greek text 'εμορο ογ' appears to be derived from the verb εἵμαρται 'to be fatal' or 'to be destined by fate', so '[it was] not fatal'.
