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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 Bronze Statue Right Hand
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Modelled in the round in a pointing gesture, with semi-naturalistic anatomical and nail detailing; hollow-formed with a piercing through the palm; tip of index finger lost in antiquity. 169 grams, 73 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1982-1989. -
Roman Colchester Inscribed CAMV Mortarium Fragment
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a section of the rim and inner wall of a mortarium vessel; stamped 'CAMV' within a rectangular panel to the upper face of the rim; repaired. 263 grams, 19 cm
Found Bedfordhire, 1980s. Property of a Kempston, UK gentleman.
The abbreviation of CAMV for the ancient town of Camulodunum (modern Colchester, Essex) is well attested and commonly seen on the coins of the Celtic king Cunobelin. -
Roman Gold Ring with Theseus Gemstone
1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
With flange rim to the ellipsoid bezel, inset banded agate gemstone, intaglio Theseus standing nude with a sword. 3.79 grams, 24.29 mm overall, 21.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11862-206980.
