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LOT 0721
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Profile Bust
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.48 grams, 10.10 mm).
With intaglio profile bust wearing a pleated cloak on the shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Twice Life-Size Roman Bronze Statue Big Toe
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Comprising the tip of a big toe with nail detailing; hollow-form. 179 grams, 57 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Eye Bead
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Spherical dark blue millefiori glass bead with polychrome eye motifs melted in the surface. 1.80 grams, 12.12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gemstone with Minerva
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Plano-convex in section with incuse image of Minerva standing with one hand extended, holding her spear and shield. 1.18 grams, 17 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
In Rome, the Athena Promachos type occurs on imperial silver medallions of Domitian (struck in 92 AD), since Minerva was his personal protector. On gems, it became very common from the end of the 1st century BC onwards, even on the magical gemstones.
