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LOT 0722
Roman Gemstone with Female Portrait
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.41 grams, 9 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile female bust.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 0722
Roman Gemstone with Female Portrait
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Coiled body with one tapering terminal and the other formed the head of a snake with punched eyes and scale design behind the head. 2.90 grams, 22.91 mm overall, 19.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
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Roman Marble Relief of a Woman
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Featuring a female face shown in three-quarter view with short locks framing her face, full lips and wide nose. 1.7 kg, 16 cm
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Roman Bone Female Pin Head
Eastern Roman, 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
With carved detailing to obverse, D-shaped face and chignon hairstyle, rounded bosom; old collector's label to reverse 'IV / 00 28'. 14.1 grams, 90 mm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
