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LOT 0948
Roman Glass Stirring Rod Group
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 5 1/4 in. (77 grams total, 4.5-13.5 cm).
Mixed group of glass rods and fragments, each with applied trails. [8]
Provenancewith Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983.
Ex private North American collection.
London private collection, 2016.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Animal
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Slender hoop with raised discoid bezel bearing a zoomorphic motif. 6.15 grams, 24.44 mm overall, 19.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Polychrome Glass Bead
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Globular type with polychrome detailing. 4.37 grams, 17 mm
Acquired in London or Japan, early 1980s. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman or Gandharan Silver Cup
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Hemispherical in profile with rounded underside, thickened rim. 232 grams, 11.4 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.41 (part). Accompanied by the original Christie's lot ticket.
