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LOT 0600
Roman Glass Intaglio Showing Two Gryphons Attacking a Deer
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (18.57 grams, 30.95 mm overall, 22.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Ellipsoid glass cloison with incuse image of two gryphons attacking a deer; set in a later silver ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureSee the mosaics of the Great Palace of Constantinople, 5th-6th century A.D. in Jobst, W., Behcet, E., Guriner, C., Istanbul, the Great Palace Mosaic, Istanbul, 1997, fig.23, for iconography.
FootnotesThe subject of griffins attacking a deer has a long history and remained popular during the Hellenistic and Roman period throughout the Mediterranean area and beyond. It may be a symbol of the inevitability of death.
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LOT 0600
Roman Glass Intaglio Showing Two Gryphons Attacking a Deer
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Roman Military Horse Harness Belt Fitting Group
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising a massive buckle with two rectangular openings and pin, four rectangular appliqués and one pelta appliqué. 147 grams total, 30-64 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
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Roman Bronze Gladiator Mount
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Modelled in the half-round with hollow reverse and fixing stud; gladiator advancing with a gladius short-sword drawn in right hand, holding a rectangular shield (scutum) and wearing greaves (ocreae); the arm protected by an armoured manica. 48 grams, 62 mm
From the French collection of M Garcia, 1990s.
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Roman Capricorn Intaglio Gemstone
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Cabochon garnet with intaglio capricorn engraved on an earlier gemstone; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.6 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
