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LOT 0970
Roman Gold Cupid Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.78 grams, 24 mm).
Hollow-formed with loop above the head, the right hand raised to the head and the lowered left hand holding a rosette.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Cambridge, UK, lady.
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Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
With rolled rim to each tapering tube, applied trail detailing to the body, lateral angled handles and large applied loop handle above; iridescent surface. 59 grams, 17 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12237-222167. -
Roman Gold Ring of Domnos and Panthea
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
With flat shoulders and raised ellipsoid plaque, pointillé Greek inscription 'ΔΟΜΝο / CΠΑΝ / Θ[.]A' (Domnos Panthea). 5.70 grams, 19.30 mm overall, 16.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
It is likely that the inscription refers to a husband and wife, 'Domnos' being a known male name and 'Panthea' a female one. -
Roman Marble Cornice Fragment Group
3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising: triangular-section cornice panel with ledge above a detailed acanthus-leaf frieze in high-relief; section of radiating foliage modelled in the round; both mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.35 kg total, 26 cm including stand
Private collection, England.
