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LOT 0639
Roman Gold and Garnet Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 in. (0.18 grams, 8 mm).
The gold circular setting inlaid with a polished garnet cabochon, suspension loop above and decorative knop below.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Roman Period Bronze Dress Pin Group
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising complete and incomplete examples with decorative finials including birds, vessels, a human head and other forms. 85 grams total, 6.9-19 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Bronze Musical Flute
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
An extremely rare aulos or tibia with round-section body, six circular holes to one side and a D-shaped hole to the reverse. 87 grams, 23 cm
Fine condition. Extremely rare.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; from her collection formed early 1960s-1990s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11055-184396.
The flute was used for religious ceremonies and for entertainment. The pyrrhic, a war dance of Doric origin, was a rapid dance to the double flute, and made to resemble an action in battle. -
Roman Gold Amuletic Pendant Case
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
The body facetted with two suspension loops to one edge. 1.24 grams, 29 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s.