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LOT 0127
Roman Gemstone Collection
2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.62 grams total, 10 mm each).
Group comprising: carnelian intaglio with figure of Minerva; nicolo with figure of Victory with wreath; glazed composition scarab. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private, UK, collection in the 1980s.
Property of a London, UK antiquarian.
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Roman Gold and Garnet Pendant
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Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2000s. -
Roman Glass Bottle with Tubular Neck
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With globular body, tubular neck, everted rim and rounded base; some iridescent surface. 41 grams, 11.5 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze Female Head Mount Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising two matched mounts, each showing a female face with rounded cheeks and hollow eyes, elaborate coiffure gathered on the top of the head; hollow reverse. 21.4 grams total, 24 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
