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LOT 0767
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Fragment
1ST CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. (374 grams, 86 x 92 cm).
Fragment of wall plaster with black upper band and graduated bands below, yellow foliage motifs; set into a square block of plaster; with old early 20th century label to verso. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century French collection.
From an old London, UK, collection since circa 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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Roman Roof Tile and Pottery Sherd Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A large quantity of variously sized fragments. 2.81 kg total, 3.1-10.6 cm
Found whilst searching in Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire, UK. 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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Large Roman Bone Gaming Dice
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Cuboid with incised ring-and-dot spots disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.75 grams, 16 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Sidonian Opaque Light Blue Glass Flask
1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,667
Hexagonal in plan with tall tubular neck and flared and folded rim, disc base with moulding seams; broad sloping shoulder above a sidewall of panels each with a low-relief avian image (bird in flight, bird perching on a branch, etc.). 31 grams, 80 mm
Ex private collection, Israel. Acquired from Archaeological Center, Auction 60, no.204. Private collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Archaeological Center online catalogue page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12530-232177. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
