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LOT 0695
Roman Gemstone Collection
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 5/8 in. (13.54 grams total, 7-16 mm).
Group of mainly carnelian cloisons with intaglio designs including eagle, profile bust, Serapis, winged phallus and other motifs; one possibly not ancient; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [14]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
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 Green Glass Beads
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising cut sections from re-fashioned bracelets with ribbing to the outer face. 7.78 grams total, 5-12 mm
Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Late Roman Bronze Tripod Lamp Base
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Tripod base formed with lion-paw feet and rosette of interstitial panels, balustered stem and dished pan, central mounting spike; vertical spike handle to base. 330 grams, 19 cm
Acquired from Notaras Coins & Antiquities, Suffolk, UK, before 2000. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Floor Mosaic Section with Geometric Design
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Cuboid tesserae in matrix with a plaster base; field in dark grey and brown with central lozenge in cream and beige with reserved cross and central square. 1.76 kg, 26 x 23 cm
Found Tunisia, North Africa. Brought to the UK before 1945. From a private old collection formed in the mid 20th century. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
