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LOT 0605
Roman Gemstone Group
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 7/8 in. (5.9 grams total, 6-21 mm).
Including standing female with amphora, Mars with winged Victory, leaping lion, facing bust of Sol and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Bronze Head of Dionysus Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Large convex mount depicting the head of the god of wine, shown facing with rounded cheeks and staring eyes, large vine leaves with bunches of grapes framing his face; ferrous spike on the reverse. 103 grams, 61 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fighting Gladiators
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Broad and squat with short stub nozzle, concentric rings to the base, row of impressed annulets to the shoulder, discus with central filler hole; low-relief scene of two murmillo gladiators in combat. 62 grams, 82 mm
From a German private collection, 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Pair of cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 7.97 grams total, 13 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
