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LOT 1074
Roman Glass Bead Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (30.64 grams total, 8.15-17.63 mm).
A group of oblate polychrome beads, including two fragmentary beads, and beads with mosaic and trailed decoration. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Bronze Bird Figure
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Modelled as a stylised bird with slightly raised wings and a hooked beak. 39 grams, 45 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Pendant with Figures
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Light green pendant with impressed figures flanking a staff. 2.42 grams, 24.15 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: a lion-headed nude male figure in running position; two hand pendants making the fica gesture; a wolf-head(?) shaped mount. 38.7 grams total, 25-45 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The 'manus fico' (literally 'fig sign') is a gesture made with the hand, and fingers curled, with the thumb thrust between the middle and index fingers. In Roman culture, this was a sign of fertility or good luck and would have warded off the evil eye. Phallic amulets were popular items amongst the Roman army.
