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LOT 0898
Roman Gold Amulet Case
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.64 grams, 12 mm).
Composed of a cylindrical body with a domed cap to one end, spherical suspension loop with filigree decoration.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. a similar one in PAS under no.HESH-5D3DF6.
FootnotesThis jewel clearly shows the late-Antique taste for elaboration and bright colour which had been evolving since the 3rd century AD. Most of these items were the products of a single workshop, quite possibly in provinces like Britain.
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Opening Bid: £750
Discoid with chamfered edge, standing youth on a baseline with patera in one hand, sword at his hip, enigmatic legend above 'HICAPH[.]K'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3 grams, 20 mm
Acquired in 1994. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12867-241734. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Standing nude with his right forefinger to his mouth, with crescent headdress and cornucopia supported on his left arm. 7.19 grams, 32 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Roman Iridescent Glass Double Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
With rolled rim to each tapering tube, applied trail detailing to the body, lateral angled handles and large applied loop handle above; iridescent surface. 59 grams, 17 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12237-222167. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
