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LOT 1072
Roman Glass Bead Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 5/8 in. (10.83 grams total, 5.25-13.95 mm).
Comprising oblate, annular, barrel-shaped and other beads. [30, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Eastern Roman Gold Earring
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising a crescentic body with a cell at the centre, a hook-and-loop closure. 0.26 grams, 20 mm
Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone in Iron Ring
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
An oval intaglio with a gryllus wearing a curving helmet with a horse-head finial, a rabbit and a dolphin above, set in a corroded iron ring. 10.55 grams, 30.80 mm overall, 14.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Iron Knife with Bronze Dog's Head Handle
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising a single-edged iron blade with a short facetted bronze handle, the pommel formed as a stylised dog head. 36.2 grams, 14.1 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
