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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 Terracotta Wine Flagon
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With narrow foot and broad shoulder, biconvex mouth and strap handle. 195 grams, 11.4 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Key Handle in the Shape of a Hand Holding Fruit
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Formed as a lady's right hand with thumb and forefinger extended to hold a grape; iron shank to the wrist. 157 grams, 10.1 cm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman and Dark Age 'Richard Hattatt' Bronze Brooches
1st-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising: penannular brooch from the Roman fort at Burgh castle, Norfolk; Romano-British T-shaped brooch of Mendip type; each mounted on one of Richard Hattatt's personal collection display stands; both published and recorded on verso. 108 grams total, 34-44 mm (84 mm including stand)
Found East Anglia and Burgh Castle, Norfolk. From the private collection of the famous author and brooch collector Richard Hattatt since before 1987. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
