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LOT 0821
Roman Gold Cupid Pendant
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.44 grams, 18 mm).
Standing nude and holding a patera and lyre, wings spread to the rear, suspension loop to rear of head.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Portrait Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
With ellipsoid plaque, stepped cell with inset later carnelian gemstone, intaglio female profile bust; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.51 grams, 24.31 mm overall, 20.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1980-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12106-217761. -
Roman Golden Glass Janus Head Flask
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Formed as two addorsed heads with a short cylindrical neck and flaring mouth; both heads with abundant hair framing the face. 22 grams, 77 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman and Other Bead Necklace
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Restrung designer necklace with fusiform and graduated seed beads, the centrepiece a hollow-formed rim fragment. 12.3 grams, 31.5 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery.
