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LOT 0777
Roman Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
27 3/8 in. (13.4 grams, 69.5 cm long).
A restrung designer necklace composed of early drawn and lampwork glass, mostly oblate forms with a
central pendant ring. [No Reserve]
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Bronze Goddess Statuette Heads
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising: a female with hair held in a chignon at the nape; figure with hair dressed in short wavy tufts, large eyes with exaggerated eyelashes. 71 grams total, 23-25 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
Bronze statuettes representing Roman gods and goddesses were widespread all around the empire, and are also known as far as archaeological sites of Jutland and the islands. The two heads represent probably tutela divinities of the home, like Vesta and Juno (Greek Hera). -
Roman Bronze Lion Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Modelled with stylised detailing in various poses, most free-standing; including a roundel carved with a lion's head in relief. 212 grams total, 26-45 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Large Eastern Roman Bronze Bust-Shaped Steelyard Weight
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Modelled in the round as a facing female with head turned slightly right, with semi-naturalistic facial detailing and dressed hair; lead-filled. 4.2 kg, 13.5 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Steelyard weights in the form of human or deities faces were not uncommon in the Roman period (see SWYOR-DA4426, OXON-4391B5, HAMP-BD4D67 and NARC-7A7B81 on the PAS). These were generally filled with lead and had iron or copper suspension loops projecting from the top of the head.
