Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0730
Roman Gemstone and Glass Pendant Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (4.35 grams total, 10-17 mm).
Comprising: a fragment of a glass pendant with impressed image of an advancing lion, crescent moon above; a conical agate intaglio with a profile of theatre mask; an oval carnelian intaglio with a dove holding an olive branch; a jasper intaglio with standing Asclepius holding a snake-staff. [4, No Reserve]
Provenance
Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Of early type with lemon-shaped knop above the round-section crossbar, facetted bow with impressed crow's foot motifs to the outer edge and faceted knop finials, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar. 43 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Later Profile Bust Gemstone
1st century B.C. and laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Hollow-formed with inset later carnelian cloison, intaglio profile bust of a bearded male with curly hair and beard. 2.29 grams, 22.65 mm overall, 16.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/2, Europe 16, Japan 11).
Ex K collection, London, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13003-246372. -
Roman Chrome Chalcedony Gemstone of Gryllus
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
With intaglio composite profile bust of a helmetted female (possibly depicting Minerva) facing left, and two other heads, one emerging from the helmet and the other beneath the neck; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.31 grams, 9 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
