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LOT 0716
Roman Gold Beaded Pendant
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 1/2 in. (1.99 grams, 38 mm).
Comprising a domed plaque with granules and beaded wire rim, granulated collars, tubular and fusiform beads, later wire, a marriage.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection.
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2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Standing erect in contrapposto pose, wearing a floor-length himation and with the gorgoneion medallion on her chest; Corinthian helmet on her head tilted backwards to reveal her face; right arm raised and bent with open hand to accept a spear-shaft; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 279 grams total, 13 cm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The figure is a hybrid based on representation of Roman Minerva, closely associated with Greek Athena. The missing attributes are the spear and the shield, according to the type of Minerva of Firenze (Reinach, 1930, p.278). -
Roman Glass Stepped Unguentarium
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Tall thin neck with everted rim and double bulb base with flat bottom. 27.4 grams, 12 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Double Phallic Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With central rib and a reserved phallus to each side on an enamelled panel. 3.93 grams, 31 mm
Acquired before 2000. Ex property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. Property of a Kent lady collector.
