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LOT 0851
Roman Gemstone Group
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (2.8 grams total, 10-16 mm).
Comprising: ellipsoid type with profile bust; plano-convex type with horseman; flat ellipsoid with bust of Minerva; chipped. [3]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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Roman Glass Handled Phial
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Piriform in profile with applied trail base, rolled rim and applied handle. 22.9 grams, 84 mm
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Azure Blue Glass Unguentarium
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £410
With piriform body and dimple base, narrow neck and everted rim; rich blue iridescent surface. 22.23 grams, 71 mm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone of Diana of Ephesus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Intaglio figure of Diana facing, flanked by a crescent moon and star, a deer to each side. 0.50 grams, 12 mm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1970s onwards.
