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LOT 0657
Roman Glass Bead Necklace
2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
28 in. (11.2 grams, 71 cm long).
Composed of graduated blue glass beads of various types, including oblate, tubular, barrel-shaped and other types. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Roman Gemstone with Lion
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Of truncated conical form, the agate stone engraved with a prancing male lion facing right, one front leg and tail raised; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.79 grams, 14 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. -
Romano-British Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a vine-leaf finial from an item of furniture; a P-shaped bow-brooch with pellet detailing; a bronze bow-brooch with lateral flanges. 41.8 grams total, 41-53 mm
Found near Great Chesterford, Cambridgeshire, UK, 2000s. -
Roman Lapis Lazuli and Coral Bead Group
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Large-holed cylindrical and oblate glass, lapis lazuli, and a few barrel-shaped coral examples. 27.9 grams total, 5-12 mm
London private collection, 1979-1983.
