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LOT 0761
Roman Gemstone Pair
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.44 grams total, 8-9 mm).
Comprising: an oval orange carnelian intaglio with a bow and tall amphora; a red jasper intaglio with a sword and palm branch. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
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Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted red with brown detailing to the edge; impression of timber laths to the reverse. 417 grams total, 5.5-10 cm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland.
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Roman Translucent Glass Vessel
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Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Roman Bronze Head Mount of Oceanus
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Bust of Oceanus in high-relief, hollow to the reverse, with flowing hair and beard, large lentoid eyes and broad nose, with crab/lobster claws emerging from his locks; mounted on a custom-made stand. 68.2 grams total, 83 mm including stand
Identified by the British Museum as depicting Oceanus on 8th January 1996. From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum letter dated 8th January 1996.
