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LOT 0598
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
31 3/4 in. (32.3 grams, 35 cm).
Composed of blue oblate and oval beads interspersed with large beads, restrung to a Y-shape with a central flower-shaped faience bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Large Roman Bronze Statuette of Jupiter
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Modelled in the half-round and hollow to the reverse, the god with knees flexed, one of his sandaled feet resting on a ram's head; left arm raised to hold a sceptre (absent) and right hand holding a thunderbolt; pierced at the midriff for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.1 kg, 21.5 cm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The figurine of Jupiter seems to be a provincial work of Gallo-Roman origin. Contrary to the iconographic tradition of the king of the gods, he is usually depicted nude and with a cloak on his left arm, the statuette shows a Jupiter covered by a large cloak and vestis talaris, which also closely resembles the Gallo-Roman iconography of Jupiter-Sucellus. -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Composed of sections of red and yellow beads separated by green oblate beads, restrung and including some trade-wind beads. 14.2 grams, 63 cm long
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Buff Ware Jug
North African, 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A pitcher with short footed base and ribbed sides that taper to the neck; topped by a wide, flared spout and thick strap handle; to the base 'from Tunisia - - (?) 1951'. 347 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. Ex property of an Essex, UK, collector.
