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LOT 0761
Roman Gilt Bronze Plate Brooch with Blue Eagle Intaglio
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (13.8 grams, 31.7 mm).
Discoid plate brooch with concentric rings to the tondo, central cell with blue glass insert, intaglio image of a bird with one wing raised and head reversed; pin-lug and catch to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old West Country, UK, collection, sold at auction.
From the private collection of a West Midlands lady collector.
Cf. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S., Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study based on the Richborough Collection, London, 2004, item T271, for type.
FootnotesThe style of the bird image shows possible Sasanian influence.
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LOT 0761
Roman Gilt Bronze Plate Brooch with Blue Eagle Intaglio
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With onion-shaped knops to the crossbar and pierced lug to centre, deep bow, trapezoidal foot with notched edges; integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4. 30.18 grams, 51 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The pierced lug at the top of the bow must have been a later addition in antiquity after the loss of the original knop. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Large Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of the Goddess Athena and Inscription
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
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with Bertolami Fine Arts, London, Auction 66, no.481. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13121-249538.
