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LOT 0674
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
4TH CENTURY A.D.
4 5/8 in. (46.6 grams, 11.7 cm).
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder.
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1990s-early 2000s.
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Roman Gold Earrings with Pearls
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Matched pair, each comprising a tubular shank with hook-and-eye closure, free-running dangle with pearl bead and granule cluster below. 3.94 grams total, 50 mm each
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s. with Gorny and Mosch, Munich, 14 December 2010, no.160. Accompanied by copies of the Gorny and Mosch catalogue pages. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Fantail Bow Brooch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a T-shaped headplate with ring above, deep bow with incuse ring-and-dot motif to the centre and four surrounding pellets, transverse ribbing developing to a trapezoidal foot with incuse lattice motif; traces of enamel fill to the bow and foot; catchplate to reverse. 7.86 grams, 49 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A75. -
Roman Bronze Panther Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Formed as a reclining panther with legs extended and tail recuved to the rump, head raised and modelled in the round; enamelled roundel cells to the flanks; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 10.36 grams, 36 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Clare Morris, dated 26 February 2012.
