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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 Clay Bulla with Portrait of an Emperor
1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fire Altar
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £187
Round body with volute nozzle, discus with a flaming altar flanked by two pillars, one with a flame. 49.8 grams, 79 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with an Ibex
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
D-section hoop expanding towards the shoulders, oval bezel with a standing ibex amongst vegetation. 6.81 grams, 22.64 mm overall, 14.48 x 18.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
