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LOT 0795
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (72.5 grams, 11.3 cm).
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails.
ProvenanceAcquired from a London, UK, gallery, 1980s.From a North American gentleman's collection, 1980-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Bergman, M. et al., Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, items 194-198, for similar.
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Roman Silver Ring with VTF
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With sharply angled shoulders and raised disc bezel inscribed 'VTF' for utere felix (use this with happiness). 4.37 grams, 25.43 mm overall, 19.09 x 14.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver Spoon Property of the God Faunus Cranus
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Shallow oval bowl with a coiled handle and a duck or swan head facing outwards, Latin inscription 'DEIFAVNI CRANI', '(Property) of the god Faunus Cranus’. 32 grams, 91 mm
UK private collection, 1990s. with Artemission, London, UK. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Professor Dr phil. Peter Rothenhöfer writes: 'In RIB the inscription is categorized as 'religious dedication'; this must be rejected as we would expect the Dative case: deo Fauno ... - for the god Faunus ... But we read the genitive case: dei Fauni Crani: (property of) the God Faunus Cranus. This indicates that all these spoons were used (or intended to be used) during religious ceremonies (connected with meals) probably in a sanctuary of Faunus Cranus. The use of deus (= god) and the Celtic epitheton Cranus indicates a provincial cult with strong indigenous elements.' -
Roman Marbled Glass Fragments
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including portions of patella cup, and other types. 134 grams total, 7.4-10.4 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1977-1979. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
