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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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Roman Silver-Gilt SPES Belt Mount and Buckle
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising: an openwork mount with 'SPES' in Latin capitals to the centre, pelta motif to each end; a buckle with oval loop and a rectangular plaque with rivet holes. 20.62 grams total, 26-65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of variously shaped beads restrung to a Y-shape with a multifacetted feature bead. 26.4 grams, 35 cm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Jasper Bireme Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
With discoid bezel and inset intaglio of a bireme with two military standards on deck flanking an eagle; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.62 grams, 21.78 mm overall, 19.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
