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LOT 0873
Roman Glass Pendant with Head of Medusa
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.70 grams, 21.47 mm).
Cobalt blue discoid pendant with an impressed face of Medusa with coiled snakes framing her face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Portrait Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Hollow-formed with a broad hoop, lateral facets, an inset cloison with intaglio profile of a youthful male bust. 9.75 grams, 29.29 mm overall, 16.57 x 12.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
Property of a North American gentleman, London, UK, 1990-2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13282-253350. -
Very Large Roman Red Ware Plate
North Africa, circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Broad and flat with low sidewall, sharply carinated rim; repaired. 1.25 kg, 39.4 cm
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 with reference no.A61. -
Roman Bronze Priest Statuette
Eastern Empire, 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Standing figure modelled in the round with flared cape over his tunic, modius on his head, arms outstretched. 32 grams, 52 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
