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LOT 0872
Roman Gold Bead Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 in. (7.59 grams total, 1.33-7.98 mm).
Comprising a number of oblate, tubular ribbed, annular and discoid beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio eagle standing with head turned and a wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.90 grams, 11.21 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Appliqué with Athena and Gorgon
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Irregular sheet-bronze fragment with repoussé figure of Athena standing wearing a long robe and gripping the shaft of a spear, wearing a Corinthian-style crested helmet and sporting a gorgoneion at the chest. 1.67 grams, 83 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Roman Gemstone Collection
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £189
Including profile bust, advancing lion, two fish and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.9 grams total, 9-13 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
One of the rings, representing a seahorse with a trident swimming beside a dolphin, could be connected with the Legio X Fretensis, whose symbol was Neptune and the dolphin, adopted after the battle of Actium.
