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LOT 0880
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 3/8 in. (1.52 grams total, 5.97-10.09 mm).
Comprising: goose; running hound; standing figure; profile hare; bird taking a fish; resting lion; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel). -
Roman Bronze Seal with Busts and Greek Legends
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Ellipsoid in plan with a bust and a Greek legend on each face. 1.64 grams, 13 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection by descent, 1980s. -
Roman Grey Ware Ribbed Juglet
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Biconical body and a low basal ring, everted rim and a handle to the rear. 50 grams, 69 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A18.
