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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 Gold Ornamental Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Formed of large spheres with small pellets in between, integral suspension loop above. 0.39 grams, 9 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With four radiating triangular cells and central pellet; pin, pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 12 grams, 35 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Of early type with lemon-shaped knop above the round-section crossbar, facetted bow with filigree coils to the lower end, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar. 13.9 grams, 60 mm
From an old English collection. Acquired from Spinks, Shambles, York, circa 2010. 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.
